2660096

extension & renovation of existing dwelling to include new upper floor, extensions to sides and rear of existing property, new front porch to front elevation of existing property, construction of a new garage, erection of temporary mobile home for use by applicant during construction stage only and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to the excessive scale and inappropriate design of the extension and garage, which were deemed visually dominant and out of character with the rural landscape, alongside concerns regarding traffic safety, wastewater treatment, and the use of a temporary mobile home.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is excessive in scale and height, featuring inappropriate fenestration that visually dominates the original vernacular structure and would result in undue overlooking of the neighboring property.
  • The proposed garage, at approximately 268sqm, is considered an industrial-scale structure that is not ancillary to the main dwelling and would form a visually obtrusive feature in the rural landscape.
  • The application failed to demonstrate adequate sightlines for a safe entrance, lacked sufficient details on wastewater treatment, and proposed a temporary mobile home contrary to policies against substandard residential accommodation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.1CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 12.34CPO 13.16CPO 17.35CPO 6.29CPO 6.4Appendix 1 Section 3.1.8Appendix 2

Decision Document Summary

Larry Clowry sought planning permission for the extensive renovation and extension of an existing vernacular dwelling at Liscolman Manor, Co. Wicklow, including a new upper floor, a large 268sqm garage, and a temporary mobile home. The site is located in a rural 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the proposed works were deemed out of scale and character with the existing structure and the rural setting. Furthermore, the proposal raised significan...
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