Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, reversing the Planning Authority's refusal, on the basis that the proposed houses provide a coherent addition to a permitted scheme, resolve previous design deficiencies regarding daylight, and comply with the settlement strategy and open space requirements for the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed additional houses effectively address the daylight and single-aspect concerns that led to the omission of units in the previous governing permission (ABP-308060-20).
- The density and layout are consistent with Kilmuckridge's status as a Level 3b Strategic Settlement, facilitating compact growth on a serviced infill site.
- The overall open space provision, including the 0.2ha community playground and internal pocket parks, meets the required standards (c. 15%) and provides adequate residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.6.4Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 11Chapter 14Table 2-1Table 4-5Table 14-1Section 14.5.3Section 3.12.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks to modify a previously permitted residential development at 'Upton Meadow', Kilmuckridge, by adding six houses (four 3-bed and two 4-bed units) in an area where duplex units were formerly omitted by An Bord Pleanála. Wexford County Council refused permission, citing a material contravention of a previous condition, poor open space design, and technical issues with a pedestrian link. The Inspector's assessment concludes that the new application is a valid attempt to provide hig...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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