Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need, and the development would result in a negative visual impact on the landscape and create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a functional social or economic need to live in the open countryside, making the proposal contrary to the County Settlement Strategy and Objective CPO 6.41.
- The proposed dwelling and growhouses would form an incongruous and intrusive feature in the 'Eastern Corridor' landscape, eroding its rural character and failing to integrate with the wider landscape.
- The proposed access lacks sufficient sightlines at the junction with the public road, posing a significant risk to public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.41CPO 9.37CPO 9.38CPO 9.40CPO 9.41CPO 12.34CPO 13.16CPO 17.35CPO 6.44Table 6.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 94 sqm single-storey dwelling and three 100 sqm hydroponic grow houses at Tonlegee, Brittas Bay, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a Level 10 Rural Area within the 'Eastern Corridor' landscape category. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants failed to establish a genuine rural housing need. Furthermore, the development was deemed visually intrusive and poorly integrated into the landscape, and the proposed entran...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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