Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage is excessively large, industrial in design, and located remote from the main dwelling, resulting in a negative visual impact on the rural landscape and non-compliance with development plan guidelines for outbuildings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structure is remote from the main dwelling and fails to replicate a rural vernacular or farmyard format, contrary to the guidance for outbuildings in Appendix 2 of the County Development Plan.
- The industrial design and finish, combined with its prominent roadside location, would seriously interfere with the character of the landscape and the visual amenity of the area.
- The development would likely lead to the loss of roadside hedgerows and mature trees, further exacerbating its prominence and setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.44CPO 6.45CPO 6.46CPO 12.54CPO 17.5CPO 17.6CPO 17.14CPO 17.23CPO 17.35CPO 17.38Appendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for an 88sqm prefabricated metal 4-car garage at Sheephill, Ballydowling, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow, intended for a private collection of classic vehicles. The site is located in a rural area within the N11 Corridor landscape category. The application was refused because the garage's industrial appearance and its siting, detached from the primary residence, were deemed inconsistent with rural design guidelines. Furthermore, the proposal raised concerns regarding the r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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