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to demolish existing derelict club house, outbuildings and all associated site works, permission is also sought to construct: (a) one number, apartment block containing, two number, two bedroom units. (b) two number, two storey residential terraced blocks, containing six number, three bedroom homes and all associated site works and site services, roads, road crossings, connections to public sewers and watermains, public lighting, landscaping, driveways, gardens, boundary walls, fencing, footpaths, green areas etc., including new upgraded entrance and works to public road and all other associated site works at
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a substandard urban layout and design that fails to meet national apartment standards, resulting in an overbearing development that negatively impacts the character of the area and the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development provides a substandard urban layout and design that fails to comply with national guidelines for apartments and would result in an ad-hoc, non-integrated development due to the restricted site dimensions.
- The scale, massing, and orientation of the blocks would negatively impact the residential amenity of adjoining properties through overlooking, overshadowing, and visual dominance, while also failing to positively contribute to the streetscape of College Street.
- The application lacks sufficient technical detail regarding surface water management and transport arrangements, making the proposal premature and contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.