Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, potential public health risks from the over-proliferation of wastewater treatment systems, and traffic safety hazards on a substandard road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to establish a demonstrable functional social or economic need to live in the open countryside, contrary to Objective CPO 6.41 and the County Development Plan settlement strategy.
- The proposal lacks adequate evidence that the site is suitable for the density of effluent treatment systems proposed, posing a significant risk of groundwater pollution and prejudice to public health.
- The development would intensify traffic movements on a narrow road with deficient alignment and restricted visibility, creating a serious traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
National Policy Objective 19CPO 4.14CPO 4.15CPO 6.1CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.41CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 6.45CPO 6.46CPO 12.34CPO 12.48CPO 12.54CPO 13.1CPO 13.2CPO 13.3CPO 13.16CPO 13.20CPO 17.5CPO 17.6CPO 17.14CPO 17.23CPO 17.26CPO 17.35CPO 17.36CPO 17.38Table 6.3Chapter 4
Decision Document Summary
Ceira Kennedy sought permission for a new dwelling and associated wastewater treatment works at Glencormick South, Bray, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated in a rural area designated as the 'Eastern Corridor' landscape. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the applicant did not meet the criteria for rural housing need, the proposed wastewater arrangements were deemed unsuitable for the site's density, and the additional traffic generated would exacerbate safety issues on a subst...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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