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demolition of existing single storey extension to rear of existing house and construction of new two storey extension to rear comprising (a) new kitchen & dining room with courtyard at ground floor level, (b) new bedroom and family bathroom with light-well at first floor level, (c) new roof lights to front roof plane and to proposed extension to rear and (d) all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed two-storey extension, by reason of its excessive length and proximity to shared boundaries, would result in undue overbearing and overshadowing impacts on the residential amenity of adjoining properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 8.5-metre length of the two-storey extension along the north-western boundary would create an unacceptable overbearing and overshadowing impact on the rear garden of No. 3 Kilmantin Road.
  • The proposal would result in undue overshadowing of the property to the south-east during late afternoon and evening hours due to the 5.75-metre extension along that shared boundary.
  • The development is contrary to the 'RE' zoning objective, which aims to protect, provide, and improve the residential amenities of existing residential areas.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HD9Zoning REWicklow County Development Plan 2016-2022Wicklow Town and Rathnew DP

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of an existing single-storey rear extension and the construction of a new two-storey extension at 2 Kilmantin Road, Wicklow Town, a mid-terrace dwelling on a long, irregular site. The development was refused by the local authority because the scale and depth of the two-storey structure along the shared boundaries were deemed excessive. The Planning Authority concluded that the extension would seriously diminish the residential amenity of neighboring propertie...
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