Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to a combination of poor site layout lacking passive surveillance, an outdated and bulky architectural design, and significant traffic safety concerns for vulnerable road users.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site layout fails to provide adequate passive surveillance of the northern public open space, particularly from Unit 1, which is contrary to proper planning and public realm safety standards.
- The architectural design of the dwellings is considered outdated and bulky, featuring excessive blank walls and inappropriate dormer windows that fail to contribute positively to the character of the area.
- The development poses a significant risk to public safety due to the lack of infrastructure for vulnerable road users and inadequate public lighting on the access road and the R415 regional road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 17Section 17.4.5Section 17.4.7Table 4.1Table 17.2Table 17.4Policy RD 1Allenwood Village Plan
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for 9 detached residential units on a 1.169ha greenfield site at Derrymullen, Robertstown, within the Allenwood village boundary. Although the site is zoned 'C-New Residential', the proposal was refused based on a layout that lacks oversight of communal areas, an architectural style that is visually bulky and outdated, and critical deficiencies in road safety infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists on the R415 and the private access road....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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