Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the R5 zoning objective regarding maximum density and fails to provide sustainable, independent wastewater treatment facilities in accordance with council policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 9.8 units per hectare significantly exceeds the maximum density of 5 units per hectare permitted under the R5 zoning objective of the Greystones, Delgany and Kilcoole Local Area Plan.
- The proposed wastewater arrangement, which relies on a shared connection to an existing private treatment system, is contrary to Wicklow County Council policy and is considered unsustainable and prejudicial to public health.
- The application failed to provide adequate information regarding traffic safety for the proposed entrances and lacked necessary geotechnical data concerning the steep cliff-face located on the subject site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 4.6CPO 6.1CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.9CPO 6.13CPO 6.16CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 13.17PE S 10R5 Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 200sqm two-storey detached house with a new vehicular entrance on a 0.102Ha site at Priory Road, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. The site is constrained by a steep cliff-face and is located in an area zoned for low-density residential development. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the proposed density nearly doubles the maximum limit of 5 units per hectare set out in the Local Area Plan. Furthermore, the plan to share a private wastewater treatment...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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