Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is contrary to the County Development Plan as it is not located within an established settlement or tourism facility, and it would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate access and poor sightlines at the public road junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located outside of any established settlement or tourism/recreation facility, which is contrary to Objective CPO 11.3 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed access via an inadequate private laneway and a junction with constrained sightlines onto the L3205 would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard development and would seriously injure the appearance and character of the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 11.1CPO 11.2CPO 11.3CPO 11.4CPO 11.6CPO 11.13CPO 11.14CPO 11.33CPO 11.51CPO 13.18CPO 17.35
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for 4 glamping lodges, parking, and wastewater upgrades at Ballybeg, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a rural area designated as an Area of High Amenity (Southern Hills). Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the development is not situated within an established settlement or existing tourism hub as required by the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the increased traffic on a substand...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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