Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its significant negative visual impact on an elevated rural site, inadequate traffic safety measures regarding sightlines, and insufficient technical information concerning wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's height and siting on an exposed, elevated site would create a visually prominent and incongruous development that fails to be absorbed by the rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 65m sightlines at the junction of the private access lane and the public road, posing a risk to traffic safety.
- Inadequate information was submitted regarding the foul effluent treatment system, preventing a comprehensive assessment of the development's environmental impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12Objective L03Objective L04Objective L09
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a serviced dwelling house and a domestic garage/store at Ballydonigan, Tinnacross. The local authority refused permission because the development would be visually obtrusive on an elevated site, contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan's landscape preservation objectives. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet essential road safety requirements for sightlines at the site access and provided insufficient technical detail regarding the managem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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