Peace has broken out between Wicklow Council Council and the owner of chalet

Peace has broken out between Wicklow Council Council and the owner of a chalet constructed in an area of outstanding natural beautiful in Co Wicklow, a judge has heard.

Earlier this year the High Court had been asked to overturn a Circuit Court order directing Katie Fortune to demolish her home of 14 years because it was an unauthorised development. Mr Justice Gerard Hogan ruled in June that Ms Fortune did not have to knock down and remove the chalet at Carrigeenshinnagh, Lough Dan, Roundwood.

To order her to do so would breach the constitutional safeguard to the inviolability of the home, he said.

At the earlier court hearing, the council argued that the wooden chalet, and other structures, including a mobile home and a caravan, were unauthorised developments.

The case had been adjourned to yesterday.

Michael O’Donnell, for Ms Fortune, told Mr Justice Hogan that “peace has broken out” between the sides. He said the caravan and mobile home had been removed and agreement had been reached on works to a septic tank.

Mr Justice Hogan welcomed the agreement.

A number of related matters, concerning two sheds on the site and involving Ms Fortune’s brother Johnny, will be dealt with by the court in December.