Core Refusal Reason
The proposal for a second farm entrance lacks justification and would result in the significant loss of mature trees and hedgerows, contrary to regional road access controls and biodiversity objectives of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed new entrance onto a heavily trafficked regional road lacks any demonstrated necessity or justification, failing to meet the strict criteria for new access points set out in the County Development Plan.
- The development would require the removal of a significant amount of roadside hedgerow and mature trees within a woodland area, which is contrary to objectives aimed at preserving natural heritage and biodiversity.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to retain distinctive boundary treatments and protect the long-term sustainability of the local ecosystem.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 12.48CPO 17.18CPO 17.20CPO 17.22CPO 17.23Chapter 12Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Ballyhenry Enterprises Ltd. applied for a new roadside entrance and access road to a farm at Castlegrange, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow. The subject site already possesses an existing farm entrance, and the Planning Authority determined that no sufficient justification was provided for a second entrance onto the busy R761 regional road. The application was refused as the proposed works would necessitate the significant removal of mature trees and hedgerows, violating specific objectives of the Wicklow...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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