221090

demolition of existing agricultural style buildings (3 No.) to allow for the construction of a two storey apartment block consisting of 14 No. apartments (9 No. one bedroom units and 5 No. two bedroom units), landscaping, boundary walls, open space and connection to foul sewer and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to inadequate fire service access, significant overlooking of neighboring properties, and a failure to meet minimum residential amenity standards for future occupants regarding storage, open space, and daylight.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development fails to demonstrate adequate fire service access, as the restricted archway and site layout prevent standard fire appliances from reaching all sides of the building, posing a safety risk.
  • The design would result in an unacceptable degree of overlooking and loss of privacy for adjacent residential properties, particularly those to the south-east and south-west.
  • The proposal provides a substandard level of residential amenity for future residents due to inadequate internal storage, poor quality communal and private open space, and insufficient daylight/sunlight levels.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 5.1CPO 5.3CPO 6.2CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.6CPO 6.7CPO 6.8CPO 6.13CPO 6.27CPO 6.28CPO 8.21CPO 8.22

Decision Document Summary

This planning application proposed the demolition of three agricultural sheds and the construction of a two-storey block containing 14 apartments at a backland site behind Main Street, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. While the site is centrally located and zoned for town centre uses, the application was refused by Wicklow County Council. The primary grounds for refusal included critical safety concerns regarding fire brigade access through a restricted historic archway, significant overlooking impacts...
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