Core Refusal Reason
The proposed domestic storage building was refused due to its excessive scale, inappropriate design and materials, and prominent roadside location, which would negatively impact rural visual amenities and conflict with specific development plan standards for domestic outbuildings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The building's location adjacent to the public road, combined with its scale and height, would result in a detrimental visual impact on the surrounding rural landscape.
- The proposed floor area and choice of materials fail to comply with the specific requirements for domestic garages and stores as set out in the Wexford County Development Plan.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its failure to integrate sensitively with its context.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a domestic storage building ancillary to a dwelling at Ballyhackbeg, Tintern. The proposal was refused by Wexford County Council primarily because its prominent roadside location, significant scale, and inappropriate design and materials would harm the visual character of the rural area. Furthermore, the development failed to meet the technical standards for domestic outbuildings defined in Section 18.13 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019, lea...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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