Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need, the proposal represented substandard design leading to suburbanisation, and it posed a significant traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a bona fide housing need for a new dwelling in the open countryside as required by the County Development Plan settlement strategy.
- The proposed siting and layout on a restricted site would result in substandard residential development and the excessive suburbanisation of a rural area.
- The intensification of traffic at an existing entrance onto a high-speed regional road, coupled with a lack of sightline data, would create a serious traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CPO 6.1Objective CPO 6.41Objective CPO 6.42Objective CPO 6.44Objective CPO 12.34Objective CPO 12.48Objective CPO 13.16Objective CPO 17.35Table 6.3Appendix 2Appendix 7
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the change of use, renovation, and extension of an existing garage to create a 1-bedroom dwelling at Station Road, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a Level 10 rural area where housing is restricted to those with a proven social or economic need. The local authority refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate such a need, the design was deemed to be substandard and contrary to rural character, and the proposed access arrangements onto the R...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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