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conversion of an out-building positioned in the rear garden of this site to a self-contained dwelling house, including it's connection to public water supply and waste disposal services and the residential occupation of the building. This application is on foot of an Enforcement Warning Letter - UD5589

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland overdevelopment on a restricted site, characterized by substandard private open space, inadequate access, lack of parking, and non-compliance with water service standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents an inappropriate form of backland overdevelopment that is inconsistent with the established housing pattern and results in substandard private open space for both the existing and proposed dwellings.
  • The proposed water and wastewater arrangements, specifically the discharge of surface water into the foul sewer, do not meet Irish Water standards and are contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
  • The lack of on-site car parking provision would endanger public safety by creating a serious traffic hazard and exacerbating existing parking congestion on Dunbur Road.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Wicklow Town Rathnew Development Plan 2013-2019Chapter 3: Residential developmentObjective RE: Existing ResidentialSection 3.6.6 Building DesignInfill / backland development in existing housing areas

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the conversion of a 30sqm outbuilding in the rear garden of 3 Dunbur Road, Wicklow Town, into a self-contained house. The site is located within an established residential area zoned 'RE', where the objective is to protect and preserve existing residential amenities. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that it constitutes haphazard backland development on a restricted site with substandard access and amenity space. Additionally, the p...
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