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hardcore surface storage area referred to in UD5294. Full planning permission is also sought for the removal of the existing entrance and access track and reinstatement of same to farmland, construction of new entrance and access track, extension of the hardcore yard, construction of new landscaped screening banks to parts of the eastern and western boundaries, all associated planting, ancillary works and the material change of use from agricultural use to allow for storage of unprocessed timber for the purpose of drying same

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes an inappropriate scale of commercial development in a rural area that would negatively impact visual amenity and represents the consolidation of unauthorized development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale of the yard and its extension would result in a deterioration of the visual amenities and rural character of the area, materially contravening the objectives of the County Development Plan.
  • The development fails to meet the criteria of Objective CPO 9.35, as it is not a small-scale industrial/commercial scheme located on a redundant farm building or similar agricultural brownfield site.
  • The proposal represents the consolidation of unauthorized development which would unduly impact the amenities of adjoining properties and undermine the planning regulations.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 9.35CPO 9.37CPO 12.54DUN5Chapter 9 - Economic DevelopmentChapter 12 - Sustainable Transport

Decision Document Summary

The application seeks retention permission for a hardcore timber storage and drying area, a new site entrance, and associated landscaping at Brewershill, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a rural 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the scale of the commercial activity is considered excessive for the rural location and does not comply with policies for small-scale rural enterprise. Additionally, the planning authority determined that th...
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