Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an Area of High Amenity, coupled with concerns regarding visual impact on the sensitive landscape and inadequate wastewater treatment details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a bona fide social or economic housing need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as an Area of High Amenity, contrary to the County Development Plan settlement strategy.
- The proposed development would form a strident and obtrusive feature in the Southern Hills landscape due to its siting and the excessive length of the driveway, negatively impacting the visual and ecological quality of the area.
- Inadequate technical information was submitted to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system could safely manage the required loading, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.41Table 6.3CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.44CPO 12.54CPO 13.16CPO 17.18CPO 17.21CPO 17.22CPO 17.23CPO 17.35
Decision Document Summary
Rachael McGrane applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a private well at Rodenagh, Aughrim, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated in a Level 10 Rural Area within the Southern Hills, an area designated for its high amenity value. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to establish a necessary housing need under Objective CPO 6.41. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposal's des...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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