Core Refusal Reason
The development represents sporadic, unauthorized residential subdivision in a rural AONB landscape without demonstrated housing need, and poses a public health risk due to non-compliant shared wastewater treatment arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents sporadic development and an unauthorized subdivision of a dwelling in a rural area without a demonstrated social or economic housing need, contrary to Objective HD23 of the County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would consolidate unauthorized development and set a negative precedent for footloose development, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is prejudicial to public health as it involves two dwellings sharing a single system, which is contrary to EPA standards, Policy WI7, and negatively impacts the visual amenities of the Coastal Area AONB.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HD1HD2HD3HD23HD24WI7NH2NH4NH22NH49NH50NH52TR24TR25TR26TR27
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention for a 325.23sqm house as constructed and a new wastewater treatment system at Ballyphilip, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a rural area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - Coastal Area. Wicklow County Council refused the application because the development constitutes an unauthorized subdivision of a farmhouse into two separate units without a proven housing need under Objective HD23. Additionally, the proposal was deemed a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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