Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing necessity under Objective HD23 as they already own a residential property nearby, and the development would negatively impact a designated Area of High Amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the rural housing need criteria as she already owns a residential property in Wicklow Hills, approximately 1km from the site, meaning her housing need is already met.
- The proposed development is located within a designated Area of High Amenity and is considered contrary to Section 4.4 of the County Development Plan, which seeks to maintain scenic amenities and existing character.
- The proliferation of non-essential housing in this rural landscape would erode the landscape value and seriously detract from views of special amenity value and the county's tourism potential.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.4Objective HD23County Development Plan 2016-2022
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Trudder, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. While the applicant is recognized as a permanent native resident of the rural area, the planning authority determined that her housing need is already satisfied by an existing investment property she owns in the vicinity. The application was refused because it failed to meet the rural housing necessity criteria of Objective HD23 and was deem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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