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for 1. demolition of existing garage to rear of house. 2) Subdivision of site boundaries to existing house to provide new Dormer bungalow, together with 'Sedum' grass flat roof, PV Solar Panels, and Rainwater Harvesting Unit. 3) new pedestrian access gate to west elevation. 4) All above with associated siteworks

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development, specifically the new access across public amenity open space, would result in haphazard backland development and negatively impact the character and function of the existing open space.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dedicated pedestrian access across public open space is inconsistent with the zoning objective and would negatively impact the nature and use of that amenity area.
  • The development would constitute haphazard backland development that would set an undesirable precedent for similar encroachments on green belt areas within the estate.
  • The proposal would detract from the layout, character, and function of the existing open space, thereby injuring the residential amenities of the property and the wider vicinity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HD2HD9HD11Appendix 1Zoning: RE Existing Residential

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of an existing garage and the subdivision of a site at 48 Sugarloaf Crescent, Bray, to facilitate the construction of a new two-bedroom dormer bungalow with a 'Sedum' roof and a new pedestrian access gate. While the residential use is generally acceptable under the 'RE' zoning, the application was refused primarily because the proposed access requires a new pavement strip across a public green belt area. The Planning Authority determined that this would resul...
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