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demolition of the detached double garage, car port and rear conservatory. Construction of a new three bay car garage, store and work area attached to the side of the existing house incorporating a bedroom & study at first floor level. The construction of a rear extension with a new lounge/dining area that connects the house to the side extension. Demolition of site entrance gates & splay walls, widening of entrance and new gates & splay walls. New wastewater treatment system and associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is refused due to excessive scale and bulk that would overwhelm the existing dwelling and non-compliance with outbuilding size limits set out in the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The bulk and scale of the proposed extensions would overwhelm the character of the existing single-storey dwelling and negatively impact the visual amenities of the rural area.
  • The proposed garage, at 106sqm, significantly exceeds the 40sqm guideline for outbuildings, making it non-ancillary to the main dwelling and potentially commercial in nature.
  • The development fails to meet the design standards set out in the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Single Rural House Design Guide, setting an undesirable precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028Appendix 1: Section 1 – House ExtensionsAppendix 2: Single Rural Houses Design GuidelinesChapter 17: Natural Heritage and BiodiversityPolicy 5.3.12 Transitional Lands KDC

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for significant extensions and a large new garage at a residential site in Manor Kilbride, Co. Wicklow. The proposal included demolishing existing structures to build a two-storey side extension and a 106sqm garage intended to house a classic car collection. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the scale of the new works would dominate the original small bungalow and the garage size far exceeded the 40sqm limit for domestic outbuildings, represen...
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