Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site, resulting in substandard residential amenity for future occupants and significant adverse impacts on the privacy and amenity of the adjoining residential property to the west.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is considered overdevelopment of a constrained site, providing a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants due to inadequate sunlight, lack of car parking, and insufficient communal open space and storage.
- The development would have an undue negative impact on the privacy and residential amenity of the adjoining property to the west through direct overlooking from elevated terraces and potential overshadowing.
- The inclusion of a perimeter pedestrian pathway and external staircases along the boundary creates security concerns and further impacts the amenity of the neighboring dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.16Section 2.1.7 Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
Psidium Property Company Ltd sought permission for the demolition of a derelict two-storey building at Ivy Leaf, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow, to be replaced by a three-storey block of four apartments. While the site is located within the Village Centre zone, Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds of overdevelopment. The refusal noted that the scheme failed to meet basic residential standards for future occupants regarding parking, storage, and daylight, while also significantly ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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