Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development exceeds the scale and criteria for an independent living unit, effectively creating a second standalone dwelling that would compromise national road safety and violate wastewater treatment policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed unit's scale of 95.49sqm and two bedrooms significantly exceeds the 45sqm and one-bedroom limits for independent living units, resulting in a separate habitable unit rather than an ancillary structure.
- The development would generate increased traffic onto the N81 National Primary Route in a zone with speed limits over 60kmh, which is contrary to official policy for safeguarding national road capacity and safety.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system for a population equivalent of 12 serves two dwellings, which violates the County Development Plan's prohibition on private plants for multi-house developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.24Appendix 1 Section 3.1.9CPO 12.40CPO 13.17Chapter 12Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought to convert and extend an existing garage into a 95.49sqm, two-bedroom family flat with an upgraded septic system on a site with access to the N81. Wicklow County Council refused permission because the unit's scale exceeds the standards for independent living units, effectively creating a second dwelling on the plot. The refusal also cited the generation of additional traffic on a national primary route and non-compliance with wastewater treatment policies for multi-unit deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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