Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey extension represents overdevelopment due to its excessive scale, height, and incongruous design, while also seeking to consolidate unauthorized development on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey extension, which nearly triples the floor area of the original bungalow, is considered excessive in scale and height, making it incongruous with the existing streetscape and surrounding character.
- The proposed materials, specifically the stone cladding, are out of character with the established render finishes of the Meadowbrook residential development and would injure the visual amenities of the area.
- The development would represent the consolidation of unauthorized development on the site, as an existing structure in the rear garden lacks planning permission and appears to be in use as a habitable dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole Local Area Plan 2013-2019County Development Plan 2016-2022Appendix 1 of the County Development PlanSection 1 - House Extensions
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a 132.1sqm two-storey rear extension and a side extension to an existing 69.8sqm bungalow at 129 Beachdale, Meadowbrook, Kilcoole. Wicklow County Council refused permission on the grounds that the extension's scale and height constitute overdevelopment that is out of character with the surrounding residential area. Furthermore, the planning authority identified an unauthorized structure in the rear garden, determining that the proposed works would consolidate this unaut...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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