Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to an insufficient residential density that represents an under-utilisation of serviced land, coupled with a poor design layout that fails to protect visual amenity and poses significant traffic safety risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 6 units per hectare is significantly below the required 20-35 dwellings per hectare for this 'Edge of Centre' location, leading to an unsustainable and inefficient use of zoned, serviced land.
- The design and layout are considered haphazard and poor, lacking adequate passive surveillance, dual-fronted dwellings, and appropriate boundary treatments, which would result in a serious negative visual impact on the area.
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to substandard entrance design, inadequate pedestrian and cycle facilities, and insufficient sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5CPO 6.14CPO 6.16CPO 6.22CPO 4.3CPO 6.13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a residential development (reduced from 5 to 4 detached dwellings) on a 0.65Ha site at Ballinahinch, Ashford, Co. Wicklow. Located within the settlement boundary and categorized as an 'edge of centre' location, the development was refused by Wicklow County Council primarily for its low density, which contradicts national and local objectives for sustainable land use. Furthermore, the Planning Authority cited significant concerns regarding the haphazard layout, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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