Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling was refused due to its excessive scale and bulk, which is out of character with the area, and its proximity to the eastern boundary, leading to significant overlooking and visual intrusion for neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale, design, and proximity to the shared boundary would result in a visually intrusive structure that causes undue overlooking and loss of privacy to the adjoining property to the east.
- The applicant failed to provide accurate site levels and sections, and did not demonstrate that the existing family home would retain a private garden of acceptable size and amenity.
- The proposal lacks clarity regarding safe vehicular access for the existing dwelling and fails to provide necessary surface water drainage details, representing a haphazard form of development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.21Appendix 1: Development Design StandardsSection 3.1.6: Infill/backlands developmentAshford Town Plan Zoning: RE Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
Deborah O' Brien sought permission for a two-storey infill dwelling in the front garden of an existing family home at Mount Alto Road, Ashford, Co. Wicklow. The proposal was refused by Wicklow County Council primarily because the dwelling's scale and bulk were deemed out of character with the surrounding single-storey context. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the development would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overlooking and visua...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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