Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need under Objective HD23 in an Area of High Amenity, and the proposal posed a traffic hazard via an unauthorized access onto a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the rural housing need criteria defined in Objective HD23, and the development would negatively impact the visual amenities of the designated Area of High Amenity.
- The proposed access onto the R765 regional road is contrary to Objective TR27 as no essential need was demonstrated, and the development would result in a traffic hazard due to increased turning movements and inadequate sightlines.
- The proposal seeks to consolidate an unauthorized agricultural entrance for which no permission exists, which would undermine planning regulations and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on a regional road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HD 23Objective TR27Chapter 4Chapter 9Chapter 10Appendix 5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 151sqm single-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance onto the R765 at Tithewer, Co. Wicklow. The site is situated within a designated Area of High Amenity where residential development is strictly controlled. The application was refused because the applicant, having previously owned a rural dwelling, failed to satisfy the local housing need requirements of Objective HD23. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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