Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional social or economic need to live in the open countryside, as they are considered native to the nearby settlement of Tinahely town rather than the rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant is native to the level 5 settlement of Tinahely town and therefore does not qualify for special consideration for a rural one-off dwelling based on definable social or economic need.
- The proposed development is contrary to the settlement strategy for the 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape area, which seeks to control development to protect environmental, ecological, and scenic qualities.
- The proliferation of non-essential housing in this rural landscape would erode the landscape value and seriously detract from views of special amenity value.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 6.41Table 6.3Chapter 4CPO 6.41
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Mountpleasant, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. While technical issues regarding sightlines were deemed permissible, the Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria. As the applicant is native to the settlement of Tinahely, the proposal was considered non-essential rural housing that would conflict with the County Development Plan's strate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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