Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate ribbon development that negatively impacts rural character, residential amenity, public health, and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate a suburban-type linear pattern of development, representing the fifth dwelling within 220 meters and detracting from the rural character and visual amenity of the area.
- The proposed site layout and elevated topography relative to the adjacent dwelling would result in direct overlooking of bedroom windows, prejudicing existing residential amenities.
- The application failed to provide adequate information regarding nearby effluent systems and proposed the intensification of an substandard laneway, creating risks to public health and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Millquarter, Monaseed. The local authority refused permission on the grounds that the project would contribute to an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, contrary to the County Wexford Development Plan and national rural housing guidelines. Furthermore, the development was deemed unsuitable due to its potential to overlook neighboring properties, the lack of technical data concerning wastew...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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