Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a definitive rural housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance is located on the outside of a sharp bend with poor horizontal and vertical alignment, which would result in a serious traffic hazard due to a lack of adequate forward sightlines.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need as required by Objective CPO 6.41, specifically because a suitable dwelling may already be available within the family homestead.
- The proposed development would contribute to the proliferation of non-essential housing in a rural area, thereby eroding the landscape value and detracting from views of special amenity value.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.41Table 6.3CPO 6.42CPO 6.44CPO 12.34CPO 13.16CPO 17.35
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and septic system on a 0.393ha site in Ballingate, Carnew, Co. Wicklow. Although the applicant is a lifelong resident of the locality, Wicklow County Council refused permission primarily because the proposed site access onto the L7224 is situated on a dangerous bend with substandard sightlines. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that a genuine housing need had not been fully established, noting the presen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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