Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the consolidation of unauthorized development, failure to meet minimum residential amenity standards regarding open space, and its location within a high-risk flood zone without a Justification Test.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would consolidate unauthorized development on-site and lead to an over-concentration of residential use, which undermines the vitality and intended land-use mix of the 'Town Centre' zoning.
- The proposed apartment fails to provide any private or communal amenity space, representing a substandard form of development that does not comply with the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments' guidelines.
- The site is located within a registered flood zone (Zone A), and the proposed residential use is considered a highly vulnerable development that is contrary to national flood risk management guidelines and proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 5.3CPO 10.8CPO 10.9CPO 10.10CPO 10.11CPO 10.12CPO 14.06CPO 14.09Section 5.6Section 13.2Section 17.4Appendix 1Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
Castlewhite Electrical Ltd. sought permission to change the use of a ground-floor commercial unit to a two-bedroom apartment at Wentworth Place, Wicklow Town. The application was refused by Wicklow County Council as it was deemed to consolidate existing unauthorized residential conversions on the site and would result in an inappropriate land-use mix within the Town Centre. Furthermore, the proposal failed to provide the mandatory private open space for occupants and is situated in a high-probab...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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