Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of the detached structure is considered to constitute a second independent dwelling unit on-site, which is out of character with the area and sets an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, layout, and functional arrangement of the structure, including a separate kitchen and WC, effectively create a second independent dwelling unit on a single residential site.
- The development is out of character with the established pattern of development in Kiltegan and would lead to a haphazard and substandard form of residential development.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wicklow County Development Plan 2022 - 2028Appendix 1: The Development and Design Standards (House Extensions)Appendix 2: Single Rural Houses Design Guidelines (Outbuildings)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a detached structure to the rear of an existing terraced dwelling on Main Street, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, comprising a ground-floor kitchen and tool shed with attic storage and WC facilities. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the structure's scale and internal layout (52.4sqm total) were deemed to constitute a second independent housing unit rather than an ancillary building. The planner concluded that the development would i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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