Core Refusal Reason
The proposed structure was refused due to its excessive scale and design, which was deemed non-ancillary to the main dwelling, and the failure to demonstrate adequate waste water treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed garage is excessive in size, scale, and design, appearing out of character with the existing dwelling and setting an undesirable precedent for non-ancillary large-scale development.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the existing waste water treatment system has the capacity to serve the new structure, posing a potential risk to human health.
- The development is considered contrary to the residential amenities of the area and the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.21CPO 6.22Appendix 1 Section 3.1.8Zoning: RE
Decision Document Summary
Eamonn Maguire sought permission for a detached, two-storey building featuring a triple garage on the ground floor and a playroom/storage above at Druid Manor, Bray. The site is located in an established residential area zoned 'RE'. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the 129.34 sq.m structure was deemed excessive in scale, visually prominent, and not truly ancillary to the main house. Additionally, the applicant failed to prove that the onsite waste water treatment system cou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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