Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to its inappropriate location within an Area of High Amenity, failure to demonstrate traffic safety at the site entrance, and potential environmental impacts on a watercourse from the proposed access route.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in an elevated and exposed position within the Southern Hills Area of High Amenity, where it would form an incongruous feature and fail to integrate into the landscape, contrary to Objective CPO 6.44.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe sight distances could be achieved at the junction with the L-7741-0 Local Road in accordance with TII standards, thereby endangering public safety.
- The proposed access route involves a ford crossing over a stream, and the additional traffic generated would likely result in the discharge of deleterious material into the watercourse, violating environmental protection objectives CPO 17.1, 17.2, and 17.14.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 8.18CPO 12.34CPO 13.16CPO 17.1CPO 17.2CPO 17.14CPO 17.35
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Finnerty sought permission to demolish a derelict cottage and construct a replacement two-bedroom dwelling and domestic garage at Boley, Shillelagh, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated in a rural area designated as the Southern Hills Area of High Amenity. Wicklow County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the visual impact of the dwelling in an exposed landscape where more suitable family lands were available; the failure to provide adequate sight distances at the public...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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