Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would consolidate unauthorised development on-site (an existing mobile home) and includes a layout with dual kitchens and entrances that suggests an inappropriate subdivision of a single rural dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The inclusion of two kitchens and two separate rear entrances within the extension is inconsistent with the character of a single rural dwelling and indicates an unauthorised subdivision of the property.
- The presence of an unauthorised mobile home in residential use on the site would be consolidated by a grant of permission, which would negatively impact the residential and visual amenity of the rural area.
- The application failed to initially demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system was located within the appropriate site curtilage in accordance with local planning policy for domestic waste water systems.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028Appendix 1 - Section 1 (House Extensions)Appendix 2 (Single Rural Houses Design Guidelines)WCC Policy for Wastewater treatment and disposal systems for single houses (2010)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for the retention of a 173sqm two-storey extension to an existing 150sqm dwelling and for a new secondary sewerage treatment system at Knockandort, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. While the design of the extension was considered integrated with the original house, the planner identified significant issues regarding the internal layout, which appeared to facilitate a subdivided dwelling. Additionally, the discovery of an unauthorised mobile home on the site led to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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