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rewilding / planting of native trees with cleared areas within for the location of 10 no. bell tents for extended use beyond the 30 days permitted under exempt development to allow for seasonal use from May to October and for temporary structures to accommodate sanitary facilities and associated tourist facilities at lands at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal materially contravenes the Wicklow County Development Plan 2016-2022 and the Laragh-Glendalough Settlement and Tourism Plan due to its location in a sensitive 'tourist attractions' zone and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, coupled with significant concerns regarding traffic safety, archaeological impact, and inadequate water/wastewater services.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would materially contravene the vision and objectives of the Laragh-Glendalough Settlement and Tourism Plan, which generally restricts new tourist developments in the 'tourist attractions area' to specific circumstances not met here.
  • The proposal would constitute an intrusive and dominant feature in a highly sensitive landscape designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, negatively impacting the visual amenity and the setting of national monuments like the Monastic City and Trinity Church.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not create a traffic hazard at the R757/R756 junction, nor did they provide sufficient information regarding archaeological impacts, appropriate assessment, or sustainable water and wastewater management.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Wicklow County Development Plan 2016-2022Laragh-Glendalough Settlement and Tourism PlanLG35LG37LG4LG5LG6LG7LG9LG22T1T2T3T4T6T17NH49NH50BH1BH6T10-T19

Decision Document Summary

Alan Farrelly sought permission for a rewilding project and the seasonal placement of 10 bell tents with associated sanitary facilities at a site in Glendalough, County Wicklow. The site is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a designated 'tourist attractions' zone near the Glendalough Monastic City. The application was refused because it contravenes local planning policies aimed at protecting the integrity of the landscape and heritage sites. Furthermore, the council cited ...
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