Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under Objective HD23, and the proposed suburban-style design was deemed incongruous with the character of the designated Landscape Access Corridor.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate evidence of a social or economic need to reside in the rural area, specifically failing to meet the criteria for native residents who previously owned a home under Objective HD23.
- The proposed development would negatively impact the scenic amenities and character of a Landscape designated Access Corridor, contrary to the conservation objectives of Section 4.4 of the County Development Plan.
- The design of the two-storey dwelling, featuring a large stone gable, is considered suburban in nature and fails to accord with the standards set out in the Wicklow Single Rural Houses Design Guide and Objective HD3.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.4Objective HD23Objective HD3Appendix 2 (Rural Design Guide)
Decision Document Summary
Peter Eustace applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, double garage, and associated site works at Three Castles, Crosscool Harbour, Blessington. The site is situated within a Level 10 rural area and a designated Western Corridor landscape area. Wicklow County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a 'bona fide' necessity to live in the rural area following the sale of a previous home; and second, the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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