Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the consolidation of unauthorized development, potential public health risks from inadequate wastewater information, and negative impacts on the rural landscape character contrary to settlement strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would consolidate unauthorized structures and an unauthorized entrance on the site, which is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The lack of detailed information regarding existing water and wastewater services for unauthorized buildings on-site is prejudicial to public health and violates Policy PE S 10.
- The proposal would contribute to the suburbanisation of the rural area and represent sporadic development, undermining the County Development Plan's landscape and settlement policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HD 23Chapter 4Chapter 9Chapter 10Appendix 5Policy PE S 10
Decision Document Summary
The applicants proposed a 144sqm single-storey bungalow and effluent treatment system at Kilmacurra West, Co. Wicklow. While the planning authority acknowledged the applicant's rural qualification, the application was refused because it would consolidate existing unauthorized development on the site. Furthermore, the council cited concerns regarding public health due to insufficient wastewater data and concluded that the project would lead to the undesirable suburbanisation of the rural landscap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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