2460689

for the conversion of double garage structure to residential accommodation. Retention permission sought for Shed comprising 103 sq.m. Planning Permission sought for the change of use of item 1 above from residential use to short-term letting use together with all associated ancillary works to facilitate the above

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the excessive scale of the shed proposed for retention and the failure to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system could adequately serve the proposed short-term letting unit.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 103sqm shed proposed for retention is considered excessive in size and scale, exceeding the ancillary needs of the main dwelling and setting an undesirable precedent for large-scale rural development.
  • No evidence was provided to demonstrate that the existing onsite wastewater treatment system has the capacity to serve the additional load of the short-term letting unit, posing a potential risk to public health.
  • While the principle of converting an existing structure for short-term letting in a Tourism Corridor is acceptable, the lack of technical justification for services and the industrial nature of the shed render the overall proposal contrary to proper planning.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective LG3Objective LG4Objective LG31Objective LG32CPO 6.33CPO 11.4CPO 11.10CPO 11.11CPO 11.12CPO 11.13CPO 11.14Wicklow Single Rural House Design Guidelines

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought the conversion of a double garage into a short-term letting unit and the retention of a 103sqm steel-clad shed at Laragh East, Co. Wicklow, located within a designated Tourism Corridor Area. Although the planning authority acknowledged that tourist-related developments are generally supported in this location, the application was refused. The primary grounds for refusal were the excessive scale of the shed, which was deemed non-ancillary to the residential use, and the applic...
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