Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the excessive scale and non-ancillary nature of the garage structure, unauthorized site entrance modifications creating a traffic hazard, and failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The as-built garage and additional lean-to are excessive in size and scale, failing to appear ancillary to the main dwelling and instead reading as a separate housing unit, which sets an undesirable precedent.
- The unauthorized modification of the site entrance with large walls and pillars creates a serious traffic hazard and negatively impacts the visual amenities of the rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is adequate to serve the development, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.44Appendix 1Appendix 213.217.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention for a revised garage design, a 32sqm lean-to, and an attic conversion for a home cinema/study at a site in Tinode, Blessington. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the cumulative scale of the structures was excessive for a rural garage and appeared as an independent dwelling unit. Additionally, the planning authority cited concerns regarding unauthorized entrance works creating traffic safety issues and a lack of evidence regarding th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.