Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its unsuitable location within a sensitive landscape (AONB) and a high-risk flood zone, combined with insufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment and site suitability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes policy CPO 11.13 as it is not located within an established settlement or tourism facility, setting a precedent for haphazard development in a sensitive Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system, preventing a full assessment of potential impacts on public health and the environment.
- The site is located within Flood Zone A (high probability), and the absence of a required Justification Test means the development is contrary to national guidelines on flood risk management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 11.13CPO 11.14CPO 13.16CPO 17.35CPO 17.36Landscape Hierarchy 1: AONB - The Mountain UplandsKey Development Consideration 1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a single-storey timber-clad cabin and a new wastewater treatment system on a 1.77ha site in Greenane, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated within the Mountain Uplands Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and adjacent to the Avonbeg river. Wicklow County Council refused permission because the development represents haphazard growth in a sensitive landscape without adequate justification, lacks sufficient technical detail regarding efflu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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