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1) revised house design to previous grant of permission ref no 19/598 consisting of the following 2) demolition of privy/coal shed at rear of existing dwelling, subdivision of site and new additional part single storey/part double storey dwelling at rear, using existing vehicular entrance (to be shared) and new shared driveway including connections to main services and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its height, scale, and design, would result in a significant overbearing impact and cause unacceptable overlooking of the private amenity space of the adjoining property to the south.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, design, and scale of the proposed split-level dwelling would have a significant and overbearing impact on the private amenity space of the adjoining dwelling to the south.
- The proposal is likely to cause significant overlooking issues and the loss of natural screening, which would further exacerbate negative impacts on neighboring residential amenities.
- The development is contrary to the objectives of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically those seeking to protect existing residential amenity, and would therefore be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.21CPO 6.22Appendix 1: 3.1.6Section 3.3.2Section 8.6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a revised house design at the rear of 2 Church Road, Newtownmountkennedy, involving the subdivision of the existing site to accommodate a part single-storey, part double-storey detached dwelling. While the principle of infill development was established by a previous grant (Ref: 19/598), the current proposal was deemed to be of a lower design standard. The planning authority refused permission because the increased height and scale would appear overbearing and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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