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the refurbishment of the existing 2 bedroom, vacant house with demolition of 19m2 of modern blockwork extensions to front and rear and removal of modern - corrugated roof covering; windows and cement render. Works include - lime render to walls, new natural slate roof, timber window and door joinery and construction of new 46m2 single storey extension to rear with rendered finish and traditional standing seam metal roof. 25m2 PV panels to south facing slopes, total area of extended home to be 113m2 with reconstruction of existing out-building to form 15m2 shed; new septic tank; storm water drainage; landscaping works with retention of existing parking and vehicular / pedestrian access from R759
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of sufficient technical and environmental information, specifically regarding wastewater treatment standards, traffic safety sightlines, and the potential ecological impact on the Wicklow Mountains SAC and SPA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment or necessary bird surveys, meaning significant negative impacts on the qualifying interests of the Wicklow Mountains SAC and SPA could not be ruled out.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system lacked essential technical details and failed to meet the minimum site size requirement of 0.2ha for a site served by a private well, posing a risk to public health and local water quality.
- The application did not demonstrate that safe vehicular access could be achieved, as no sightlines were provided for the site entrance onto the R759 public road, representing a potential traffic hazard.