Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to substandard residential design resulting in poor amenity for occupants, inadequate car parking provision creating a traffic hazard, and an inappropriate mix of uses that fails to support the commercial vibrancy of the town centre.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development provides a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants, characterized by inadequate sunlight/daylight, poor private and communal open space, and significant privacy concerns due to the proximity of bin storage and public footpaths.
- The project fails to provide sufficient car parking and proposes a hazardous layout requiring vehicles to reverse onto the R761 Main Street, which is a busy road and bus route, thereby creating a traffic hazard.
- The proposal represents an inappropriate mix of uses for a town centre site, as the limited proportion of commercial space fails to protect the viability and vibrancy of the town centre, contrary to the site's zoning objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 5.1CPO 5.2CPO 5.3CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.16Section 2.1.7 Appendix 1Table 6.1Table 2.3Zoning TC - Town CentreRT4RT5RT6RT7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the demolition of an existing commercial building on Main Street, Kilcoole, to facilitate a two-storey mixed-use development comprising two commercial units and seven apartments. The site is located in a central town centre area zoned 'TC'. Wicklow County Council refused permission primarily because the design resulted in substandard residential amenity (poor light and privacy), the car parking provision was insufficient and dangerous to road safety, and the development faile...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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