Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, the ruinous state of the building which precluded 'reinstatement' under policy, traffic safety concerns regarding the access laneway, and insufficient environmental and public health information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need as required by CPO 6.41, and the structure was classified as a ruin rather than a restorable building under CPO 6.43.
- The development would endanger public safety due to inadequate sightlines at the vehicular entrance and the substandard nature of the access laneway.
- Insufficient information was submitted to rule out adverse impacts on the Glen of the Downs SAC or to confirm the suitability of the site for private wastewater treatment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.4CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.43CPO 6.44CPO 12.34CPO 12.48CPO 12.54CPO 13.16CPO 17.4CPO 17.35CPO 17.38Table 6.3
Decision Document Summary
This application by Terry Kelleher proposed the residential reinstatement of an abandoned building and a new access road at Woodlands, Glen of the Downs, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a sensitive rural area bordering a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Wicklow County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not establish a functional housing need for the open countryside and the building was too ruinous to qualify for reinstatement. Additionally, the counci...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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