Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to adverse visual impact on the Uplands landscape, inadequate sightlines for traffic safety, and insufficient surface water management details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and elevational design of the proposed dwelling would result in a significantly adverse visual impact on the sensitive Uplands landscape.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe and permanent sightlines could be achieved at the site entrance, creating a potential traffic hazard.
- Insufficient technical information was provided regarding the management of surface water on the site and at the proposed access point.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective L03Objective L04Section 18.12Section 18.29.2Section 18.12.1
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for a dwelling house, services, and a domestic garage at Tinnashinnagh, Ballynestragh. The site is situated within a sensitive Uplands landscape character area. Wexford County Council refused the application on three grounds: the visual intrusion caused by the building's scale and design relative to site levels, the failure to prove that adequate sightlines could be maintained for road safety, and a lack of detail concerning surface water drainage infr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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