Plans refused for dwelling at rear of Copper Kettle Café

PLANS for the development of a dwelling to the rear of the Copper Kettle Café on Main Street in Rathcoole have been refused planning permission.

Applicant Garocal Limited submitted a planning application for the construction of a two-storey, two-bed dwelling to South Dublin County Council in January 2021.

The property was to be serviced by a private amenity space to the rear and one on-curtilage vehicular parking space accessible via Barrack Court.

Provision of two replacement vehicular parking spaces for use by residents of Barrack Court was included.

Permission was also sought for all ancillary works, inclusive of SuDs surface water drainage, site works, boundary treatments and landscaping necessary to facilitate the development.

The application attracted two third-party objections, where issues raised included the potential impact on car parking in Barrack Court, the scale of the scheme, and potential overshadowing.

On January 26 last, South Dublin County Council refused planning permission for the dwelling because of issues related to vehicular access, traffic, and pedestrian safety.

“The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated legal interest or appropriate consent to utilise the indicated right of way through Barrack Court,” stated the council in its decision.

“[The applicant] has failed to demonstrate the successful deliverability of the revised car parking arrangement for the existing and proposed residential units without compromising the comfort and safety of pedestrians, cyclists and residents within Barrack Court.

“The proposed development would, therefore, be contrary to the proper planning and development of the area.”