Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in the loss of communal open space dedicated to the adjacent Vartry Wood housing estate, thereby materially contravening the previous planning permission (ABP-307230-20) and injuring the residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance and driveway would traverse lands designated as public open space for the Vartry Wood estate, resulting in a loss of amenity for residents and visitors of that development.
- The introduction of a driveway into this green area would create an obtrusive feature that detracts from the layout, character, and function of the permitted open space.
- Granting permission would set a negative precedent for similar haphazard development and would materially contravene the provisions of the Strategic Housing Development permission granted under ABP-307230-20.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HD2 (Housing Design)H10 (Residential Infill)Appendix 1: Development and Design StandardsAshford Town Plan 2016 - 2022R20: ResidentialRE: Existing ResidentialSLO2 Inchanappa South
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Philip Mulhall, proposed the construction of a 180sqm single-storey detached dwelling at 'Fatima', Ballinahinch, Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The site is located on lands zoned for residential use and is adjacent to the Vartry Wood housing development. Although the principle of infill housing was considered acceptable, the application was refused because the proposed access route and driveway would be located on land designated as communal open space for the Vartry Wood estate under perm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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