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Planning permission for a revision to the site boundary associated with the previously permitted development (Planning Ref. 22/347) for the construction of a single storey split level dwelling, new vehicular access, shed, wastewater treatment system, and all associated site development works at Logstown, Valleymount, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed amendment to the site boundary does not constitute 'development' as defined under the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application relates solely to the adjustment of the red-line boundary of a previously permitted site (Ref. 22/347) for land regularisation purposes.
  • The amendment of a site boundary is not considered 'development' for the purposes of planning as defined in the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended.
  • Because the proposal does not constitute development, the Planning Authority is legally precluded from considering or granting permission for the application.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 13.16Landscape Area 1(b) - The Poulaphouca Reservoir5.3.3 The Phoulaphuca Reservoir KDCAppendix 1: Development and Design StandardsAppendix 2: Single Rural Houses Design Guidelines

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a revision to the site boundary of a previously permitted single-storey split-level dwelling development at Logstown, Valleymount, Co. Wicklow. The site is located within the Poulaphouca Reservoir Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Open Countryside. Although the planning assessment initially suggested the revised site size was acceptable, the application was ultimately refused because a boundary amendment alone does not meet the statutory definition of...
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