Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate emergency service access, inappropriate foul drainage proposals, and significant negative impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties through excessive overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development lacks adequate access for fire and emergency services, posing a risk to the health and safety of future occupants.
- The proposal to connect foul sewage into a surface water sewer is technically unacceptable and prejudicial to public health.
- The design would result in an excessive degree of overlooking of adjoining properties to the north and north-east, seriously injuring residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of derelict agricultural buildings and the construction of a two-storey apartment block (reduced from 18 to 16 units) at Main Street, Blessington, Co. Wicklow. The site is accessed via a narrow laneway through a protected historic archway. Wicklow County Council refused permission because the applicant could not demonstrate safe fire service access, proposed an unsuitable foul drainage solution, and the building's orientation would cause sign...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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