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1. Divide the property into two separate dwellings. 2. Permission to provide connections to existing services for the proposed dwelling. 3. Retention for the demolition of boundary wall and relocation of side entrance gate. 4. Retention for constructed boundary wall separating both properties. 5. Retention for carparking area, access pathway and pedestrian entrance

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its negative impact on residential amenity and character, traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines, and its location within a high-risk flood zone without a required justification test.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed subdivision would significantly reduce the private open space of the existing dwelling and is out of character with the established pattern of development in the area, setting an unacceptable precedent.
  • The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the existing entrance which would be exacerbated by the proposed development.
  • The site is located within Flood Zone A and the proposal constitutes 'Highly Vulnerable Development' without a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment or Justification Test, contrary to Ministerial Guidelines and CPO 14.09.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 14.09RE - Existing ResidentialChapter 14 - Flood Risk ManagementAppendix 1: Development and Design Standards

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission and retention for the subdivision of an existing semi-detached dwelling (a NIAH listed building) at 2 Bridge House, Aughrim, into two separate units, along with associated site works and parking. Wicklow County Council refused the application on three main grounds: first, the subdivision would result in a substandard level of private open space and negatively impact the residential amenity of the area; second, the existing entrance provides insufficient sightli...
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