Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need for a dwelling in a sensitive 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape, and the proposal would result in a visually intrusive development that consolidates unauthorized site works.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a functional social or economic need to reside in this rural area, contrary to the settlement strategy and CPO 6.41 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development, by virtue of its elevated and unscreened location and the significant length of the hardcore driveway, would form an intrusive and incongruous feature that erodes the landscape value of the Rolling Lowlands.
- The proposal represents the consolidation of unauthorized development on-site, specifically regarding the existing entrance and roadway for which no planning permission exists, undermining planning regulations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.4Objective HD23Objective HD3CPO 4.14CPO 4.15CPO 6.41CPO 12.34CPO 13.16National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
Emily Cunningham sought permission for a 110.4sqm bungalow, 108sqm stables, and associated site works on a 5.15ha agricultural site at Baronstown Lower, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated within the 'Rolling Lowlands' landscape character area and is divided by a stream. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the applicant did not meet the criteria for a rural dwelling under CPO 6.41, and the development was deemed visually intrusive due to its elevated position and extensive drive...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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