Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate design, scale, and elevated positioning which would negatively impact the landscape, combined with a failure to demonstrate safe access and adequate sightlines at the public road junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's height, scale, and design fail to integrate into the sensitive, elevated landscape, making it an incongruous and obtrusive feature contrary to Objective CPO 6.44.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that more suitable, less exposed locations within the family landholding were unavailable for the development.
- The development would create a traffic hazard as the applicant failed to prove that adequate sightlines could be achieved at the junction of the access laneway and the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HD23CPO 6.36CPO 6.41Table 6.3CPO 6.44CPO 6.45CPO 6.46CPO 17.35CPO 17.37CPO 17.20CPO 17.21CPO 17.22CPO 17.23
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a dwelling, waste water treatment system, and entrance at Ballygile More, Wicklow. While the applicant was deemed to meet the rural housing need criteria, the application was refused because the proposed split-level design and 10m height were considered excessive for the elevated and exposed site. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development would negatively impact the rural landscape and pose a traffic safety risk due to insuffici...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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