Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the creation of substandard backland development in a sensitive Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes substandard backland development in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) that would erode the rural character and lead to excessive suburbanisation of the locality.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional social or economic need for a rural house at this location, as required by the settlement strategy for rural areas under the County Development Plan.
- The proposed dwelling design and layout do not meet the high-quality standards required by the Wicklow Single Rural House Design Guide and would negatively impact the scenic qualities of the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 6.4CPO 6.41CPO 6.44Table 6.3Chapter 4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey four-bedroom dwelling with a wastewater treatment system and a new vehicular entrance at Horsepark Lodge, Baltyboys, Blessington. The site is located within the Blessington Lakes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The application was refused because the development was deemed to be substandard backland development that would contribute to the suburbanisation of a sensitive rural landscape. Furthermore, the applicant failed to prov...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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