Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dormer window was refused due to its incompatible scale and design within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, its negative impact on the privacy and light of neighboring holiday units, and the lack of justification for such an extension in a property restricted to short-term tourism use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, mass, and design of the dormer are incompatible with the existing chalet complex and would set an undesirable precedent for suburban-style development in a sensitive rural landscape.
- The proposal would be seriously injurious to the residential amenities of neighboring properties by increasing overlooking of private balconies and reducing light and views for adjacent units.
- The applicant provided insufficient justification for the extension given that the chalet is permitted for short-term holiday use only and not for permanent habitation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 11.14CPO 17.35Appendix 1 Wicklow CDP 2022-2028Section 5 of the Wicklow Landscape Assessment
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for an attic conversion and the construction of a dormer window at 24 Glenmalure Pines, an existing chalet within a holiday village in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the dormer's design departs from the established roofscape, threatening the visual integrity of the complex and the wider landscape. Additionally, the development was found to negatively impact the amenities of adjoining chalets through ove...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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