Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was recommended for grant as it complies with the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (2005) and the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, particularly Objective CPO 6.41, due to the applicant's demonstrated functional economic and social need associated with the family farm business and long-term local residency.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant established a valid economic and social need to reside in the area based on her employment as an operations manager for a 45ha family tree farm and her upbringing on the family landholding.
- Road safety concerns were satisfactorily addressed via a redesigned recessed entrance that achieves the necessary 90-metre sightlines in accordance with TII and Design Manual standards.
- The development is compatible with the rural character of the area and will not negatively impact residential amenities or result in significant environmental effects, satisfying EIA and AA screening requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Level 10: Rural (Open Countryside)CPO 4.10CPO 4.14CPO 4.15CPO 6.1CPO 6.4CPO 6.40CPO 6.41Table 6.3CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 6.45CPO 6.46
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 159 sqm single-storey house, wastewater treatment system, and associated works on a 0.3ha site in Glendarragh, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated within a linear cluster of dwellings and forms part of a larger 45ha family-owned Christmas tree farm. Wicklow County Council's initial grant was appealed by a third party on grounds of speculative development and traffic safety. The Inspector found that the applicant provided extensive documentation proving her ho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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