Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its detrimental impact on a protected landscape and listed prospect, failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing need criteria, and lack of evidence regarding public health and wastewater suitability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would seriously interfere with the character of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a listed prospect, forming an obtrusive and incongruous feature on the landscape contrary to CPO 17.38 and CPO 17.36.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public health as inadequate evidence was provided to prove the site is suitable for septic tank effluent percolation, specifically due to trial holes not being open for inspection.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information, including a legally binding sworn declaration and residency proof, to demonstrate a functional housing need to live in the open countryside as required by the County Settlement Strategy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.41Table 6.3CPO 17.36CPO 17.38CPO 19.23
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and private services at Seawalk Farm, Magheramore, a sensitive site located within a Coastal Zone and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along a listed prospect. Wicklow County Council refused the proposal primarily because the dwelling's elevated siting and design would negatively impact the protected landscape and scenic route. Furthermore, the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need or p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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