23590

demolition of the rear extension to Rockingham House to construct a 2-storey structure consisting of 2 No. 2-Bed apartments; provision of 1 No. 2 bedroom apartment by way of extending part of the first floor of Rockingham House by 36.2sq.m; and in addition, construction of 1 no. 2 storey 3-Bed Dwelling, all with associated private open space, landscaping, bike storage, car parking, bin storage, and other necessary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal represents a haphazard, piecemeal, and substandard form of residential development that would consolidate potentially unauthorized development on-site while providing poor residential amenity due to overshadowing, inadequate open space, and a car-dominated layout.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in a haphazard and piecemeal layout that provides substandard residential amenity for future residents, specifically regarding overshadowing, lack of natural light, and poor-quality private and communal open space.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that existing residential units on the site are fully compliant with the Planning and Development Act (Exempted Development) Regulations 2022, meaning the proposal would represent the consolidation of potentially unauthorized development.
  • The overall site layout is dominated by car parking and fails to meet the high-quality design standards required by the 2022-2028 County Development Plan and national apartment guidelines.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.5Appendix 1

Decision Document Summary

Beckonbell Limited sought planning permission for a residential development at Rockingham, Main Street, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow, comprising the demolition of a rear extension and the construction of two apartments and one two-storey dwelling. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the proposal was considered a haphazard and disjointed development that would provide substandard residential amenity for future occupants due to significant overshadowing and poor-quality open space. Ad...
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