Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes a substandard form of residential development that fails to meet national apartment design standards, provides poor residential amenity for future occupants, and would negatively impact the privacy and development potential of the adjoining property.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments' (2023) and County Development Plan policies AP. P1 and DP. P3, resulting in a substandard residential environment due to inadequate internal storage and poor layout.
- The design provides a north-facing single-aspect layout with limited potential for direct sunlight and a fragmented, impractical arrangement of private amenity space that does not meet the requirements for a high-quality residential environment.
- The introduction of new openings and balconies on the northern elevation would result in unacceptable overlooking and visual intrusion, prejudicing the amenities and future redevelopment of the adjoining site at No. 25 Dublin Street.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy AP. P1Policy DP. P3Section 12.8.9
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of a first-floor storage area to residential use at No. 24 Dublin Street, Carlow, located within the town centre and an Architectural Conservation Area. The proposal involved creating a three-bedroom unit with external balconies and modifications to the building's elevations. Carlow County Council refused the application because the development failed to meet the minimum requirements of the 2023 Apartment Design Guidelines, particularly re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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