Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends granting permission (affirming the Planning Authority's decision) because the applicants have demonstrated a bona fide rural housing need based on being life-long residents of the immediate area with strong intrinsic links and exceptional family health circumstances, satisfying the requirements of Objective CPO 6.41 and National Policy Objective 19.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants qualify as 'local applicants' with intrinsic links to the area, having lived within 400m of the site for their entire lives and demonstrating a social/functional need to reside there.
- The site is considered suitable for the treatment of wastewater via a proprietary system and polishing filter, and the proposed development will not give rise to a public health hazard or groundwater pollution.
- The design of the modest detached bungalow is compatible with the rural landscape and can be integrated without negatively impacting residential amenities or creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 6.3.8 Rural HousingObjective CPO 6.1Objective CPO 6.41Table 6.3
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal for a single-storey dwelling, sewerage treatment system, and bored well on a 0.408 Ha site at Griffinstown Glen, Grangecon, Co. Wicklow. The site is currently agricultural land used for equestrian purposes in a rural area under urban influence. While a previous application (ABP-311024-21) was refused by the Board, the Inspector argues that the adoption of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the presentation of specific health circumstances for the ap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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