Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development that is out of character with the residential estate, provides substandard accommodation, and would consolidate unauthorized development while negatively impacting the amenities of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is out of character with the existing pattern of development in the Glenview Park estate and would seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties by severely reducing private amenity space.
- The proposed unit provides a substandard level of tourist accommodation due to its restricted size (13.36sq.m), lack of dedicated private amenity space, and failure to demonstrate adequate parking provision.
- Granting permission would consolidate unauthorized development, as the original conversion of the shed to a habitable unit lacked planning permission, and would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard backland development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.15CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 11.4CPO 11.6CPO 11.10CPO 11.13CPO 17.35Section 5.1 of Appendix 1Section 5.2 of Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
Grace Carolan sought retention permission for the change of use of a 13.36sq.m studio dwelling, previously a shed converted without permission, to short-term letting at the rear of 70 Glenview Park, Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow. The site is located within a residential estate in a Level 7 village settlement. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the proposal represents an inappropriate form of backland development that is inconsistent with the role and function of the village, provide...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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