Core Refusal Reason
The outbuilding is considered to constitute a second independent dwelling unit rather than an ancillary structure due to its excessive scale, internal layout, and provision of services, which is contrary to the residential zoning objective for the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's scale (55sqm) represents over 40% of the floor area of the main dwelling, which is considered excessive and not ancillary in nature.
- The layout and provision of services within the building indicate it represents a second housing unit on site, which would lead to substandard development lacking adequate private open space.
- The development is contrary to the 'RE' zoning objective to protect and preserve existing residential uses and would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 6.4CPO 6.21CPO 6.22Appendix 1, Section 3.1.8
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a two-storey outbuilding comprising a home office and storage at Loughhill, Ballyguile Beg, Wicklow. While proposed as ancillary to the main house, the Planning Authority determined that the structure's size, previous use as a self-contained unit, and internal facilities effectively created a second dwelling on the site. The application was refused as it was deemed contrary to the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective, out of character with the are...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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