Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the proposed dwelling's poor integration into the 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape, non-compliance with rural design guidelines, and the potential negative impact on significant nearby archaeological monuments in the absence of a required impact assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in the middle of an open field within the 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape, failing to integrate with existing field boundaries and resulting in an incongruous and intrusive feature contrary to Objective CPO 6.44.
- The applicant failed to provide an Archaeological Impact Assessment despite the site's proximity to several Recorded Monuments, meaning the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not adversely impact built heritage.
- The proposal does not comply with the Wicklow Single Rural House Design Guidelines due to suburban design features such as a 'double-deep' plan and oversized fenestration, which militate against the preservation of the area's rural and visual amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 8.1CPO 8.2CPO 8.3CPO 12.34CPO 13.16CPO 17.35Table 6.3Appendix 1Appendix 2
Decision Document Summary
Quentin Smyth sought permission for a one-and-a-half-storey dwelling, garage, and associated services at Ardoyne, Tullow, Co. Wicklow. The site is a greenfield location within the 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape character area. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the house was sited in the middle of an open field rather than being 'tucked into' boundaries, violating rural design guidelines. Furthermore, the proximity to multiple recorded archaeological monuments necessi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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