Appendix 2 Single Rural Houses Design Guidelines

Foreword
 

This rural house design guide is intended to provide guidance to prospective developers of single dwellings in rural Wicklow. The following information and illustrations are non-prescriptive and are general in nature; the guide does not provide a definitive ‘list’ of all dwelling styles or features that may be granted permission; nor does it set out all planning considerations relevant to an application for a single rural house. It is intended to be utilised as a tool to assist potential applicants, architects, landscape architects and planning agents in the areas of site selection, house positioning, layout and house design. 

As this guide is principally concerned with house design and layout issues, it does not provide guidance on on-site effluent disposal systems, water supply and entrance / road safety requirements. 

With respect to on-site water services, developments will be required to comply with Wicklow County Council’s “Policy for wastewater treatment and disposal systems for single houses (PE ≤ 10)” which is available on the County Council’s website and the applicable Drinking Water Regulations.

While this guide will address the aesthetics of entrance design, with respect to road safety standards, such as required sightlines, the most up to date road design manuals should be consulted. 

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