Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment and an unequal sub-division of a plot that is out of character with the established pattern of low-density development on large plots in the surrounding area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated in an area characterized by dwellings on large plots, and the restricted nature of the proposed site would be out of character with this existing pattern.
- The proposal would result in an unequal sub-division of the original plot and overdevelopment, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the estate.
- The project is contrary to the 'RE' zoning objective of the Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan 2018, which aims to protect and improve the residential amenities of existing areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective H1Wicklow County Development Plan 2016-2022Arklow and Environs Local Area Plan 2018Zoning REAppendix 1 - Development and Design Standards
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 116.46sqm single-storey dwelling in the side garden of 2 Ocean Crest, Arklow, on a site of 0.037ha within an established housing estate. The local authority refused permission because the development was deemed to be an overdevelopment of a restricted site that would result in an unequal plot sub-division. It was concluded that the proposal would be out of character with the prevailing pattern of large-plot development in the area and would conflic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.