Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need as they already own an adjacent dwelling, the proposed house would be visually obtrusive in a designated Area of High Amenity, and safe sightlines at the entrance were not demonstrated.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under Objective HD23 of the County Development Plan, particularly as they already own a dwelling on an adjacent site.
- The proposed development, situated on an elevated site within a designated Area of High Amenity, would be visually obtrusive and discordant, relying on screening that is outside the applicants' control.
- The proposal would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard, as the applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate sightline distances could be achieved at the entrance onto the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3 - Settlement StrategyObjective HD23Chapter 4 - HousingPolicy HD1HD3HD24Chapter 10 - HeritageNH49Section 4.4Objective NH51
Decision Document Summary
Ciaran and Sandra Molumby sought planning permission for a new 125sqm single-storey dwelling, wastewater treatment system, and well at Barnbawn Road, Ballydowling, Glenealy, Co. Wicklow. The site is located in a rural area designated as an Area of High Amenity (North East Mt. Lowlands). Wicklow County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants already own a home on an adjacent site and thus did not meet the 'rural generated housing need' criteria. Furthermore, the planning ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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