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(i) A new 3 bedroom, single-storey dwelling, (ii) A new vehicular entrance to serve the proposed dwelling, (iii) A new septic tank & associated percolation area to serve the dwelling (iv) repositioned driveway (v) new car port and all associated site works at lands to the side of the existing dwelling

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under Objective CPO 6.41, and the proposal posed significant risks to archaeological heritage, the Glen of the Downs SAC, and road safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is contrary to the rural settlement strategy as the applicant does not meet the criteria for a demonstrable social or economic need to live in the open countryside under Objective CPO 6.41.
  • The proposal is premature pending necessary archaeological investigations and lacks sufficient information to conduct an Appropriate Assessment screening regarding potential impacts on the Glen of the Downs SAC.
  • The existing road network and junction serving the site are substandard in terms of width and alignment, meaning the additional traffic generated would constitute a traffic hazard.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 4Chapter 6Objective CPO 6.41Chapter 8CPO 8.1CPO 8.2Chapter 12Chapter 17CPO 17.4CPO 17.28CPO 17.35CPO 17.36CPO 17.38Objective HD23Appendix 1Appendix 2

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 175sqm single-storey dwelling, septic tank, and new entrance at Woodlands, Delgany, Co. Wicklow, on lands adjacent to the Glen of the Downs SAC and a recorded monument. Wicklow County Council refused permission because the applicant already owns a home and failed to prove a functional need to build in a rural area. Furthermore, the council determined that the project lacked essential environmental and archaeological data and that the local road infrastruc...
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