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retention of development at Rathaldron Castle, Rathaldron, Navan, Co Meath, C15 NF8K. All of the works are within the curtilage of the protected structure 90867. The development consists of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling (on mezzanine level), connected to existing services together wth all associated works and site works

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposal is recommended for grant as it accords with the tourism and recreational objectives of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028, provides essential infrastructure for an established facility, and improves traffic safety by formalizing off-road car parking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of the development is acceptable given its role in formalizing and upgrading an existing, established outdoor recreational and tourist facility in a rural mountain forest setting.
  • The provision of a 139-space formal car park within the site is a significant traffic safety improvement that will eliminate current haphazard and dangerous roadside parking on the L5036.
  • The development will not have a significant adverse impact on the integrity of nearby European sites (SACs/SPAs) or the character of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) due to its sensitive design and managed use.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 11.3CPO 11.4CPO 11.5CPO 11.50CPO 11.51CPO 11.52Chapter 17 Natural Heritage & BiodiversityCPO 17.1CPO 17.2CPO 17.3CPO 17.4CPO 17.5CPO 17.35CPO 17.36CPO 17.37CPO 17.38

Decision Document Summary

This report evaluates a proposal by Coillte CGA to construct a permanent single-storey national mountain bike trailhead building at Ballinastoe Trails, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow. The project includes a café, bike hire/repair shop, toilets, and a new 139-space car park to replace existing temporary facilities and informal roadside parking. A third-party appellant raised concerns primarily centered on traffic safety, road surface deterioration of the L5036, and the impact of increased visitor numbers...
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