Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide social or economic need for a rural dwelling in a landscape designated as 'Rolling Lowlands', contrary to the settlement strategy of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not submitted sufficient information to demonstrate a bona fide economic or social need to live in the rural area, failing to meet the criteria set out under Objective CPO 6.41 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development is located within the 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape category, where the proliferation of non-essential housing is considered to erode the landscape value and detract from views of special amenity.
- The proposal is contrary to the Council's settlement strategy, which seeks to encourage growth in existing settlements and restrict rural housing to cases of necessity to maintain the character and amenity of the countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CPO 6.41Objective CPO 6.4Section 6.3.8Section 6.4SS8CPO 6.1CPO 6.312.3.8CPO 13.6CPO 13.2CPO 17.35CPO 17.37
Decision Document Summary
Marcella Byrne applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, septic tank, and new entrance at Hillbrook Lower, Carnew, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a rural area designated as 'Rolling Lowlands'. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not establish a genuine rural housing need as required by the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning authority concluded that the development would represent an unnecessary dwelling in the open country...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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