Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and the proposal was deemed deficient regarding traffic safety, wastewater treatment details, and architectural design compatibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants did not demonstrate a functional social or economic need to live in the open countryside, contrary to Policy CPO 6.41 and Table 6.3 of the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard as the 65m sightlines do not comply with TII design standards, and there was insufficient evidence that the wastewater system would meet EPA standards.
- The proposed design, featuring charred timber walls and corrugated metal roofing, was deemed inappropriate for the rural area and contrary to the Wicklow Single Rural Houses Design Guide (Objective CPO 6.4).
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.1CPO 6.41Table 6.3CPO 6.3CPO 6.4CPO 6.44CPO 6.45CPO 8.1CPO 8.2CPO 8.3CPO 8.4CPO 8.18CPO 8.20CPO 13.16CPO 17.35CPO 17.38
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of a derelict structure and the construction of a 272sqm single-storey dwelling at Kilbaylet Lower, Donard, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated within an Area of High Amenity (Transition Lands). The application was refused by Wicklow County Council as the applicants failed to establish a rural housing need. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns regarding public safety due to substandard entrance sightlines, potential public health risks from unveri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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