22854

1) subdivision of existing site: 2) Construction of a new 2 bedroom two-storey infill house; 3) Construction of a new two 2 bedroom two-storey Mews House, connection to all services, together with all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to excessive subdivision of the site resulting in substandard private open space, overbearing and overshadowing impacts on adjacent properties, and significant traffic safety concerns regarding parking and access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The layout and excessive subdivision of the site would result in residential units with substandard private open space for both the existing and proposed dwellings, while creating significant overshadowing and overbearing impacts on adjacent private open space.
  • The development is considered out of character with the established pattern of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard development, contrary to the objectives of the Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan.
  • The proposal fails to demonstrate adequate surface water drainage arrangements and would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to insufficient parking provision and unsafe vehicle movements onto an adjoining trafficked lane.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan - Objective RE: Existing ResidentialCounty Development Plan 2016-2022 - Chapter 3Section 4.3 - Key Housing PrinciplesSection 4.4 - Housing ObjectivesSection 9.1 - Roads and TransportationSection 9.2 - Water Infrastructure and FloodingAppendix 1 - Section 1 (Mixed Use and Housing Developments in Urban Areas)Appendix 1 - Section 7 (Roads and Transportation)Appendix 1 - Section 8 (Water Services)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the subdivision of an existing end-of-terrace site at 1 Liam Mellows Avenue, Arklow, to construct two additional two-storey dwellings: an infill house to the side and a mews house to the rear. While the site is located in an area zoned for residential development, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal constituted overdevelopment. The refusal was primarily based on the substandard provision of private open space, negative impacts on the residentia...
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