Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inappropriate design and scale that overwhelms the original vernacular cottage, lack of evidence regarding wastewater treatment suitability, and the location of the treatment system outside the site boundary.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's bulk and scale are unsympathetic to the existing vernacular dwelling, diminishing its character and violating the Wicklow Single Rural House Design Guide.
- Insufficient information was provided to confirm the site's suitability for a wastewater treatment system, creating a risk to public health.
- Locating the wastewater treatment system outside the redline boundary is a breach of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 and contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 8.18CPO 6.43Appendix 1: Development and Design StandardsAppendix 2: Single Rural Houses Design GuidelinesLandscape Area 1(b)KDC 5.3.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the refurbishment of a derelict vernacular cottage and the addition of a two-storey extension at Lugnagroagh, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow. The application was refused by Wicklow County Council primarily because the extension's scale and design were considered to overwhelm the original structure's character. Additionally, the council cited significant concerns regarding the lack of verified wastewater treatment data and the unauthorized placement of the treatment system outside t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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