Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate a clear agricultural necessity for the upgraded entrance, presented significant traffic safety concerns due to inadequate sightlines on a narrow public road, and posed a negative visual impact on the sensitive Mountain and Lakeshore Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification that the proposed development is intrinsically linked to a viable agricultural operation or a larger landholding, as required by the strategic objectives for rural areas.
- The proposed entrance is located on a deficient section of the L-1013 public road, and the applicant did not demonstrate that safe sightlines could be achieved in accordance with TII design standards.
- The removal of existing hedgerows and the height and solidity of the proposed entrance treatment were deemed to detract from the visual amenity and character of the Mountain and Lakeshore Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.37CPO 9.38CPO 17.37CPO 17.38Appendix 1Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
Reginald White sought permission for an upgraded farm yard entrance gate, including natural stone-faced wing walls and sightline improvements at Ballinagee, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. The 0.3Ha site is located within a sensitive Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is served by a narrow local road (L-1013). The application was refused because the applicant failed to justify the agricultural necessity of the works, failed to prove that safe traffic sightlines could be achieved on the subst...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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