221264

extend the side gable wall to roof level, a new roof to be constructed front and rear of house which will include a dormer roof extension at rear of house and roof window, convert attic to habitable bedroom with en-suite and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed attic conversion provides substandard residential amenity due to an insufficient internal floor-to-ceiling height of 2.1m, which fails to meet the required 2.4m standard for habitable rooms.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed habitable room in the attic conversion is substandard in quality due to a confined floor-to-ceiling height of 2.1m, failing to meet the minimum 2.4m requirement.
  • The development is contrary to Objective CPO 6.21 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires the highest quality layout and design to ensure adequate residential amenity for future occupants.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard residential developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.21CPO 6.22Appendix 1 Section 3.1.8

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a rear extension and attic conversion to create a fourth bedroom and en-suite at 44 Burgage Manor, a semi-detached house in Blessington, Co. Wicklow. While the Planning Authority found the external impacts on neighboring properties to be acceptable, the application was refused primarily because the internal ceiling height of the proposed attic room (2.1m) was deemed insufficient for habitable use. The council concluded that the development would result in poor ...
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