Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative impact on residential amenity and the landscape, potential risks to public health and groundwater quality, and significant traffic safety concerns regarding the intensification of an entrance onto a fast-moving regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the stables to third-party dwellings and their elevated position along the roadside would result in a visual intrusion and negatively impact the amenity of the area, contrary to Objective CPO 9.41.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding effluent management and separation distances from water supplies on a site with extreme groundwater vulnerability, posing a risk to public health.
- The proposed development would lead to an intensification of use of an existing entrance onto the R725 regional road without demonstrated adequate sightlines, creating a traffic hazard and contravening Objective CPO 12.48.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.41CPO 12.48CPO 9.37CPO 9.38CPO 9.40CPO 12.54CPO 17.35Appendix 1 S2.1.9Section 4.3.4
Decision Document Summary
Martin Dempsey applied for permission to construct an agricultural shed consisting of three stables and a manure store at Killinure, Coolkenna, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated along the R725 regional road in a 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape area. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the proposed structure's location and elevation would cause visual intrusion and harm the amenity of neighboring properties. Additionally, the Planning Authority cited a lack of technical evidence t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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