Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for a 'granny flat' under Objective CPO 6.24 as the intended occupant is not an immediate family member, effectively creating an unauthorized second dwelling unit.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed unit is intended for a 'close elderly family friend' rather than an immediate family member, which contravenes the specific requirements of Objective CPO 6.24 and Appendix 1 of the County Development Plan.
- The development would effectively constitute a second independent dwelling unit on the site, which is considered haphazard and out of character with the established pattern of development in the immediate vicinity.
- The proposal would likely lead to increased parking pressure on the adjoining estate road and set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.3CPO 6.14CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 6.24Appendix 1: Development and Design Standards (Section 3.1.9)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the conversion of 42.02sqm of the ground floor of an existing detached dwelling at 4 Ashford Oaks, Ashford, into a 'granny flat'. While the physical scale was deemed acceptable, the proposal was refused because the intended occupant is a family friend rather than an immediate family member, violating Objective CPO 6.24 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Officer concluded that the proposal would result in an unauthorized second dw...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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