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development of an equestrian centre at Ballymoat, Glenealy. The development will generally comprise 3 stable blocks, outdoor arena; indoor arena with viewing area; sheds / buildings for storage of hay, straw, dung, machinery, lorries; a lunge pen; breeding barn and operators’ residence together with associated site development works /services; effluent treatment / disposal; and other infrastructure / welfare provisions for the project

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to insufficient environmental assessment regarding protected Natura 2000 sites, failure to justify the rural housing need for the associated dwelling, and inappropriate design and amenity impacts.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development lacks sufficient detail to rule out significant adverse impacts on the Murrough Wetlands SAC/SPA, specifically regarding potential pollution of a watercourse flowing through the site into the protected area.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable social or economic housing need to live in the open countryside, making the proposed dwelling contrary to the County's settlement strategy and Objective CPO 6.41.
  • The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and suburban features are considered incongruous with the rural character of the area and fail to meet the standards of the Wicklow Single Rural House Design Guide.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CPO 6.1CPO 6.4CPO 6.41CPO 6.44CPO 9.32CPO 9.40CPO 17.4CPO 17.5CPO 17.6Table 6.3Chapter 4Appendix 1Appendix 2

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the relocation of Marlton Equestrian to a 9.57ha site in Ballymoat, Glenealy, involving the construction of an extensive equestrian centre (7628.6sq.m) and a 338.4sq.m operators' residence. The Planning Authority refused permission on multiple grounds, including the failure to provide a Natura Impact Statement for a hydrological link to protected sites and the lack of justification for a new dwelling in the open countryside. Furthermore, the dwelling's design was deemed...
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