Core Refusal Reason
The proposed 175sqm shed is of excessive scale and industrial appearance, lacks sufficient justification for its size, and is not considered ancillary to the main dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and industrial/commercial appearance of the proposed 175sqm shed is considered excessive and out of character for a rural residential site.
- The applicant failed to provide a satisfactory justification for a structure of this magnitude, which significantly exceeds the standard 40sqm limit for outbuildings and is not deemed ancillary to the main dwelling.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for large-scale development in the absence of genuine need and would be contrary to the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HD9Appendix 1: Development and Design StandardsAppendix 2: Design Guidelines for new homes in rural WicklowSection 4 of the Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
Philip and Caroline Rice sought permission for a 175sqm shed structure to be used as a personal gym at Robin's Nest, Avoca, Co. Wicklow. The site, located in open countryside, already contains a dwelling and a small garage. While the applicant justified the size based on their son's Olympic javelin training requirements, the planning authority refused the application because the structure's industrial scale and appearance were deemed excessive for a residential site, lacked adequate justificatio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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