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a) part demolition and realignment of roadside boundary walls and piers in order to achieve lines of sight at existing vehicular entrance, b) construction of new single storey, detached multifunction garden room and home office (proposed area 122m²), c) upgrade existing treatment system to Tricel treatment plant with sand polishing filter, and d) all associated site works above and below ground. Retention permission for a single storey, detached garden shed (existing area 43m²)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed garden room and shed are excessive in scale, non-ancillary to the main dwelling, and represent the consolidation of unauthorized development on a rural site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The 120sqm garden room is excessive in scale and fails to be ancillary to the main dwelling, contrary to rural design guidelines and the County Development Plan.
  • The retention of the 42sqm shed is not adequately justified and contributes to the undesirable suburbanisation of a rural area of outstanding natural beauty.
  • The proposal facilitates the consolidation of unauthorized development, as an existing permitted storage shed has been converted to a home office in breach of previous planning conditions (PRR 16/642).

Cited Policies (CDP)

Appendix 1 - House ExtensionsAppendix 2 - Single Rural House Guidelines (Outbuildings section)Landscape KDC 5.3.3Rural Design Guide

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission for a large 122sqm detached garden room/home office, wastewater upgrades, and the retention of a 43sqm garden shed at a site in Humphreystown, Blessington. The site is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the Poulaphouca Reservoir. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the scale of the outbuildings was deemed excessive and non-ancillary to the primary residence. Furthermore, the planning authority noted that the pro...
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