Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes an independent second dwelling unit that is out of character with the area, lacks sufficient private open space, and consolidates unauthorized development due to non-compliance with previous planning conditions.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and layout of the converted garage, including the provision of a bathroom and tea station, effectively create a second independent housing unit which is contrary to the residential zoning objective for the area.
- The development would result in a substandard level of residential amenity due to the lack of adequate private open space and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in the vicinity.
- The application represents the consolidation of unauthorized development as the applicant failed to comply with previous planning conditions (PRR 15/497) regarding the vehicular entrance and boundary setbacks.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.21Appendix 2 - Single Rural Houses Design GuidelinesAppendix 1 - Development and Design Standards6.4 - Housing Objectives
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the conversion of an existing garage into a two-story structure containing a home office, tea station, bathroom, and study room at Killadreenan, Newtownmountkennedy. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the scale and facilities provided were deemed to constitute a second independent dwelling unit rather than an ancillary structure. Furthermore, the development was found to be out of character with the area, lacking suff...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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