Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in a rural area under strong urban influence, and the proposed dwelling would negatively impact a highly sensitive Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a demonstrable economic or social need to live at this specific rural site, making the proposal contrary to National Policy Objective 19 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines.
- The proposed development, situated in a prominent and isolated position within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, would form a visually intrusive and incongruous feature that would seriously injure the visual amenities of the landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would facilitate urban-generated housing in a sensitive rural location where such development is restricted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 17.35CPO 17.36CPO 17.37CPO 17.38CPO 6.41Appendix 2CPO 13.16Table 6.3National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
Mary King sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, bored well, and effluent disposal system at Barnamire, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a highly scenic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence.' Wicklow County Council refused the application because the applicant did not meet the rural housing qualification criteria, specifically failing to prove a functional need to live in the countryside. Additionally, the planning authori...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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