Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents the consolidation of unauthorized development on-site, contravenes rural tourism policy (Objective T14) by separating the development from the main farm enterprise, and constitutes a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would consolidate existing unauthorized uses on the site, including a glamping facility and converted granary for which no planning permission exists, thereby undermining planning regulations.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective T14 of the County Development Plan as it separates the tourist development from the permitted dwelling and original house, setting a precedent for unsustainable 'footloose' development in a rural area.
- The development represents a traffic hazard due to inadequate sight distances at the entrance, lack of detailed parking provision, and the use of a single-carriageway private laneway without demonstrated passing areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective T10Objective T13Objective T14Objective T15Objective T18Section 7.4Section 9.1Section 9.2Section 10.3.9NH49WI7Appendix 1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to convert two traditional stone agricultural buildings into three short-term letting units at Money Upper, Coolkenna, Co. Wicklow. The site, known as Money House, is currently operating as an unauthorized glamping facility. Wicklow County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would consolidate unauthorized development, contravene rural tourism policies intended to keep such developments as intrinsic parts of a farm enterprise, and create a traffi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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