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a) the proposed construction of a new detached single storey dwelling with associated plant room at attic level. b) Proposed access to the public road (Old Long Hill road) via the previously approved access road (reg ref 22856) and c) new waste water treatment system, new bored well and other associated ancillary site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its negative visual impact on a sensitive 'Area of High Amenity' and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need under the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would form a conspicuous and obtrusive feature in a sensitive landscape, negatively impacting Protected Prospect No. 5 (Rocky Valley) and views towards the Great Sugar Loaf.
- The development constitutes an undesirable backland pattern of development that would result in an urbanised and haphazard site layout, eroding the rural character of the immediate area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a bona-fide functional social or economic need to reside in this specific rural area, contrary to the Council's settlement strategy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.41CPO 6.45CPO 17.35CPO 17.38Table 6.3Chapter 4Objective NH49
Decision Document Summary
Stephen O’Kane sought permission for a 319sq.m detached single-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a bored well at Ballybawn Farm, Kilmacanogue. The site is located in a sensitive 'Area of High Amenity' characterized by views of the Great Sugar Loaf. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the backland nature of the site and the required access road would create an urbanized layout detrimental to the rural landscape. Furthermore, the applicant did not sufficiently ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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