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a) the removal of container and demolition of existing outbuildings; b) access lane and gate to Kilbride cottage; c) construction of 2no. 2 bed semi-detached townhouses, with ground floor private open space and first floor balcony; d) bike and bin storage; e) boundary treatments and all associated siteworks within a two storey building

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to excessive scale and height, inadequate private open space, and the lack of parking provision at a busy junction.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed height, scale, and roof design would create an overbearing impact on neighboring properties and constitute an incongruous feature in the local area.
  • The private open space provided is substandard in size, accessibility, and usability, failing to meet the minimum requirements for residential amenity.
  • The absence of on-site parking at a busy junction would lead to haphazard parking, thereby endangering public safety by reason of a serious traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.22Appendix 1: Development and Design Standards - House ExtensionsBray MD Local Area Plan 2018-2024Sustainable Urban Housing Standards for New Apartments

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the construction of two semi-detached townhouses on a 0.038ha site at Kilbride Cottage, Killarney Road, Bray, within an area zoned for existing residential use. Although the principle of development was acceptable under the zoning, the application was refused because the design was deemed out of character with the surrounding low-ridge units. Furthermore, the planner found the private open space to be insufficient and poorly accessed, and concluded that the lack of parking ...
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