Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes substandard backland development on a restricted site that would set an undesirable precedent for suburban sprawl in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents substandard backland development located on a restricted site behind existing structures.
- Granting permission would set a negative precedent for haphazard, suburban-style development patterns, leading to sprawl in a rural area.
- The proposal is contrary to the residential amenities of the existing dwelling and fails to adhere to the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HD 23Chapter 9Chapter 10Appendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 55.3.11 North East Mountain Lowlands KDC
Decision Document Summary
Grace Kavanagh sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and associated services at Ballinastoe, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. The 0.22ha site is located to the rear of an existing dwelling in a rural area. Despite attempts to cluster the design with a neighboring proposed dwelling, the Planning Authority determined that the project constitutes haphazard backland development. It was refused because it would set an undesirable precedent for suburban sprawl, impact existing residential amenities, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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