Core Refusal Reason
The development conflicts with the 'G' zoning objective due to negative visual impact on rural amenity and the absence of a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to align with the 'G' zoning objective which seeks to protect and improve high amenity areas.
- The retention of the access and hard standing area would denude the character and rural amenity of this sensitive landscape.
- The absence of a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment prevents the Planning Authority from concluding that the development would not negatively impact the rural environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.7.3Section 12.7.4Section 12.3.12
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for changes to a public road access and excavation works at Hanlons Lane, Ticknock, a site located within a high amenity 'G' zoning area. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the works and their intended use would have a negative visual impact on the rural character of the area. Due to the lack of a Landscape Visual Impact Assessment and non-compliance with County Development Plan policies regarding sensitive landscapes and r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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