2360149

the following: 1. New 2 Bedroom, part two storey, part single storey, 121 sq.m. dwelling to side of existing dwelling. 2. New vehicular Entrance onto Kilarney Road and associated car parking to serve existing dwelling. 3. Connection to all public services. 4. All necessary ancillary workS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is architecturally incompatible with the established character of the area and fails to provide necessary on-site parking for the new residential unit, representing overdevelopment of a constrained site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The contemporary flat-roofed design and 'lodge-type' form are not in keeping with the established 1.5-2 storey dwellings in the immediate vicinity and fail to respect the existing building line.
  • The application fails to provide any dedicated on-site parking for the proposed two-bedroom dwelling, which would result in an unacceptable reliance on on-street parking on a private laneway.
  • The 'sunken' nature and siting of the dwelling result in a structure that reads as an ancillary building rather than a stand-alone residence, representing a poor design response to the site's topography.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 14.12Appendix 1 Section 3.1.6

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a 121 sq.m. two-bedroom infill dwelling and a new vehicular entrance at 'Two Ways', Killarney Road, Bray. While the Executive Planner's initial report recommended a grant of permission, this was superseded by senior management. The refusal is based on the development's failure to harmonize with the local architectural character, the absence of dedicated parking for the new unit, and a design that deviates from the established building line and appears an...
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