Blessington Demesne, Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• 1Submit a full construction management plan (programme, traffic management, noise/dust mitigation, truck wheel wash, construction lighting, invasive species removal) and appoint a Construction Manager. Works restricted to 0800-1800 Mon-Fri, 0800-1400 Sat, no Sundays/public holidays.Construction Management
• 2Submit a single compliance package for conditions 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 24, 25 and obtain written agreement before any development commences.Compliance
• 3Alter 2 no. two-storey units to provide for 2 no. single-storey units within the development.Design Materials
• 4Pay a development contribution of €871,757 to the Planning Authority for public infrastructure and facilities, updated annually per Wholesale Price Index if unpaid.Development Contribution
• 5Provide cash security of €1,095,000 for satisfactory completion of open space, roads, footpaths, storm water sewers, public lighting, and other public facilities. Security is index-linked and may be rolled between phases upon Planning Authority assessment.Compliance
• 6Enter into an affordable housing agreement with the Planning Authority in accordance with the County Development Plan and Section 96 of the Planning & Development Act 2000.Other
• 7No development shall commence until the Road Authority confirms in writing that construction of the northern section of the Blessington Inner Relief Road (from existing northern roundabout to N81 at Santryhill) has commenced.Traffic Access
• 8No occupation of any dwelling shall commence until the Road Authority confirms in writing that the northern section of the Blessington Inner Relief Road has been fully constructed.Traffic Access
• 9Submit revised plans omitting the proposed 'link road' adjoining the existing school link road to the west with access points into employment zoned lands, as it is premature.Traffic Access
• 10Estate roads and footpaths constructed per 1998 Recommendations. Submit CBR test results and exact road specification for agreement. Roads kerbed on both sides. Materials tested at own expense.Traffic Access
• 11Submit details of road markings and signage for public roads and footpaths for written agreement, designed to Municipal District Engineer requirements.Traffic Access
• 12Submit detailed public lighting design and layout for written agreement, complying with Wicklow County Council 2017 Guidance and Road Authority requirements.Traffic Access