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replace planning permission granted on this site ref no 19/598 for 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 mains services and all associated site works. New proposals: planning permission for revised house design to the rear of existing house on revised boundaries: demolition of privy / coal shed at rear of existing dwelling, using existing vehicular entrance (to be shared) and new shared driveway, including connections to mains services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed subdivision would result in inadequate private open space for the existing dwelling and the application lacks sufficient technical detail to assess the impact on neighboring residential amenities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subdivision of the site would leave the existing dwelling with inadequate private open space, failing to meet the minimum requirements of the Wicklow County Development Plan.
  • The proposed dwelling's height of 9.24m at the rear is considered excessive and likely to have an overbearing impact on neighboring properties.
  • The absence of finished floor levels and contiguous elevations in the application prevents a full assessment of potential overlooking, overshadowing, and visual impacts.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP Chapter 3 - Settlement StrategyNewtownmountkennedy Plan 2008-2019RE Existing Residential

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a revised house design for a 181sqm split-level detached dwelling located in the rear garden of an existing property at 2 Church Road, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. The proposal included the demolition of outbuildings and the subdivision of the site. Wicklow County Council refused permission because the subdivision would result in substandard private open space for the original dwelling. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the lack of speci...
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