Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the development would negatively impact the visual amenity of the Mountain Uplands Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and the proposed access via a substandard private road would endanger public safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a functional social or economic need to live in the open countryside under CPO 6.41, particularly as the male applicant already owns a dwelling and insufficient residency evidence was provided for the required ten-year period.
- The proposed development, due to its isolated and elevated position within the Mountain Uplands Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), would result in significant visual injury to the rural character and scenic amenities of the area.
- The proposed access via a narrow, substandard cul-de-sac and an inadequate junction would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety by increasing traffic movements on an unsuitable road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.4CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 6.45CPO 12.54CPO 13.16CPO 17.35CPO 17.36CPO 17.38Appendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 7Chapter 4
Decision Document Summary
Anthony and Kerrie Miley sought permission for a bungalow, garage, and associated services at Knockalt, Valleymount, Co. Wicklow, situated within the Mountain Uplands Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Planning Authority refused the application on three primary grounds: the failure of the applicants to demonstrate a 'rural housing need' as per the County Development Plan (noting the male applicant already owns a property), the adverse visual impact the dwelling would have on the sensitive A...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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