RefusedDecided 03 March 2020Wicklow County Council

Kilmacullagh, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow

Planning application 2014
DecisionRefused
Decided03 March 2020
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents3

Site

What is on file

3refusal reasons0conditions8nearby records

Proposed development

Application description published by Wicklow County Council.
Change of use of existing domestic garage (37.485 sqm) to a residential dwelling which shall include 1. new side extension to existing structure (21.42 sqm) incorporating 1 bedroom with ensuite bathroom 2. new rear extension to existing structure (6.87 sqm) incorporating WC facility and utility room providing rear access, 3. modifications to the west and south facing elevations of the existing structure including as part of the proposals a new relocated front door entrance 4. connection to the public sewer network and public water supply and 5. all other ancillary site works

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Planning analysis

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Refusal reasons

Zoning Contravention

Proposal results in sub-division of the original plot, conflicts with the prevailing large-plot development pattern, and lacks pedestrian facilities, contrary to the zoning objective for appropriate infill development.

NTMK Local Area Plan (Zoning Objective RE - Existing Residential)
The location of the development on land zoned RE in the NTMK Local Area Plan, which seeks to protect and improve the amenity of existing residential uses and provide for appropriate infill development which respects the scale and character of the exiting built form.
Traffic Sightlines

Serious traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines at a substandard shared entrance, poor vertical/horizontal road alignment, and insufficient on-site turning space for vehicles.

None specified
Adequate sightlines cannot be achieved at the shared entrance because sightlines is restricted by walls at the entrance.
Other

Permitting the development would consolidate an unauthorised structure (garage built without permission), undermining planning regulations and impacting area amenities.

Planning Regulations / Proper planning and sustainable development
The proposed development would represent consolidation of un-authorised development on this site, having regard to the existing garage on site for which no permission exists

Conditions

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Inside the decision file

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Chief Executives Order1 page indexed
WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 (as amended) Director of Services Order No: 31612020 Reference Number 20/t4 y! nl O Name of Applicant: Patrick O'Brien Address: es c/o Niall Dowler Moigh os Ballymahon Co. Longford rp Pu Nature of Application: PERMISSION for change of use of existing domestic...
Planners Report11 pages indexed
,t l Planner's report for planning register reference 20lt4 (G/ptanning/Soll/Dcreports/) DEVELOPM ENT MANAG EM ENT y! PLANNING DEPARTMENT nl WICKLOW COUNW COUNCIL O es Development Proposed Change of use of existing domestic garage (37.485sqm) to a residential dwelling which shall include, os 1. New side extension to...
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