Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need as they already own a home adjacent to the site, and the development would negatively impact a designated landscape corridor.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under Objective CPO 6.41 as they currently own and reside in a dwelling adjacent to the subject site.
- The proposed development is located within a designated Landscape Corridor and would not represent a necessary dwelling, thereby conflicting with policies to preserve scenic amenities and rural character.
- The proliferation of non-essential housing in this rural area would erode the landscape value and detract from views of special amenity value.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 6Objective CPO 6.41Section 6.4Table 6.3
Decision Document Summary
Sean and Karen Barnes sought outline planning permission for a two-storey dwelling on a 0.222ha site within the grounds of Kingston House in Newcastle Middle, Co. Wicklow. The proposal was intended as a downsizing move, as the applicants currently reside in the adjacent property. Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not meet the rural housing need criteria defined in the County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the site is located in a design...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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