Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, resulting in unacceptable overshadowing and overlooking of adjacent properties, while failing to demonstrate safe access via the existing shared driveway.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The size, scale, and proximity of the proposed dwelling to shared boundaries would result in significant overshadowing and overlooking of adjoining residential properties, particularly those along Castlefield Terrace and at 13 Castle Villas.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed dwelling could be safely accessed and egressed via the existing narrow shared access way, which already serves multiple residential units.
- The development is contrary to the 'RE' (Existing Residential) zoning objective of the Greystones-Delgany and Kilcoole Local Area Plan, as it fails to protect and improve the residential amenities of the surrounding area and would set an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.2CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.16CPO 6.21CPO 6.22Appendix 1 Development and Design Standards
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the removal of storage containers and a chalet to construct a new 123.50 sq.m three-bedroom dormer dwelling at the rear of 12 Castle Villas, Killincarrig, Greystones. The site is located in an established residential area zoned 'Existing Residential' (RE). Wicklow County Council refused permission on the grounds that the proposal represents overdevelopment, citing negative impacts on the privacy and light of neighboring homes due to the site's topography and the building...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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