Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its visually obtrusive siting in an Area of High Amenity, failure to demonstrate safe traffic access, and lack of evidence regarding wastewater treatment suitability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its elevated siting and excessive access drive, would form an obtrusive feature in an Area of High Amenity, interfering with the landscape character and setting a precedent for haphazard development.
- The development would endanger public safety as a traffic hazard because adequate sight distances at the junction of the private lane and the L-8341-0 public road were not demonstrated in accordance with TII standards.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the site's slope to ensure the safe operation of an on-site wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health and failing to comply with EPA guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 6.46SS812.3.8CPO 13.6CPO 13.2CPO 17.37Objective 17.35Section 5.3.12
Decision Document Summary
Mark James Byrne sought planning permission for a 124.70sqm single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Dunboyke, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow. While the applicant was deemed to meet the rural housing necessity criteria (CPO 6.41), the site is located in a sensitive 'Area of High Amenity' (Transitional Lands). The application was refused because the elevated siting and long access driveway were considered visually obtrusive and contrary to landscape protection policies. Additionally, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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