Core Refusal Reason
The proposed agricultural entrance is considered unnecessary as the land is already served by an existing access point, and its development would result in the loss of natural roadside boundaries while creating a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine agricultural need for a new entrance, as the subject site is already served by an existing field entrance to the northwest.
- The proposal would necessitate the removal of significant roadside banks and vegetation to achieve required sightlines, which would be contrary to policies regarding the retention of hedgerows and the protection of rural character.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of a serious traffic hazard due to inadequate sightline details and would set an undesirable precedent for further unnecessary entrances on this narrow local road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.37CPO 9.40CPO 9.41CPO 12.34CPO 12.54CPO 17.23CPO 17.35
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new agricultural entrance to a 0.48Ha field at Sleanagloch, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, located within the North East Mountain Lowlands landscape area. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the field is already adequately served by an existing entrance, rendering the new access unnecessary. The Planning Authority determined that the development would lead to the loss of natural roadside boundaries and hedgerows, conflicting with landscape protectio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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