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Outline Planning Permission is sought for the following works: 1. A change of use from an existing single-storey ancillary workshop (55sqm) to a single-storey dwelling, with ancillary site works and appropriate wastewater treatment system; 2. A single-storey extension (40sqm) to the east elevation.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal failed to meet the criteria for converting a non-residential building to a dwelling, failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an Area of High Amenity, and lacked adequate traffic safety information regarding sightlines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing workshop building is not considered to be of sufficient local, visual, architectural, or historical interest to justify conversion to residential use under Objective CPO 6.43 of the County Development Plan.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide social or economic housing need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as an Area of High Amenity where development is strictly controlled.
  • The application provided insufficient details regarding achievable sight distances at the junction of the unsurfaced laneway and the L2143, representing a potential traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.1CPO 6.41Table 6.3CPO 6.43CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.44CPO 8.1CPO 12.54CPO 13.16CPO 17.23CPO 17.35Chapter 4Chapter 6Chapter 8Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

Eva Lynch sought outline planning permission to convert an existing 55sqm ancillary workshop into a dwelling and construct a 40sqm extension at Preban, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a rural area designated as an Area of High Amenity. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the building lacked the necessary architectural or historical merit for conversion, the applicant did not establish a functional rural housing need, and there were significant concerns regarding ...
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