Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, reversing the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the development constitutes acceptable infill on residentially zoned land and that previous concerns regarding substandard layout and open space can be mitigated by the omission of one housing unit and specific design conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential infill development is acceptable on this 'Existing Residential' zoned site, and the proposed density of 18.2 units per hectare is appropriate for the peripheral location.
- Concerns regarding substandard public open space and potential overlooking are resolved by a condition requiring the omission of House No. 1, which allows for the creation of a usable public space exceeding the 10% minimum requirement.
- Technical issues related to road design, including turning circles and footpath widths, can be addressed through compliance with DMURS standards via condition, and surface water drainage provisions (including silt traps) are deemed adequate.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CS02Objective CS04Section 3.6.3Table 3-4Policy RS04Policy RS05Policy AM01Policy H01Policy H02Policy H05Policy NH02Policy WW02Policy WW03Policy CZM30Table 6.3.1Policy CP05Table 14-1
Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal by Knockardagh Development Limited against Wexford County Council's decision to refuse permission for 13 houses at Ardamine, Gorey. The 0.7-hectare site is an infill plot within the Glen Richards Woods development, located approximately 110m from the sea. The Planning Authority originally refused the application due to substandard design, inadequate open space (calculated at 7%), concerns over overlooking from 'Unit No. 1', and insufficient surface wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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