Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the site constitutes a suitable edge-of-centre location within the village of Duncannon, proximate to community facilities, and that the high-quality, low-profile design is visually acceptable in the coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is considered an edge-of-centre location within the 50km/h speed limit of Duncannon village and, due to its proximity to the church and school, its development does not represent unsustainable 'leap-frogging'.
- The proposed dwelling's design and materials are of high quality, and its low-profile scale integrated into the sloping topography ensures it will not negatively impact the visual amenities or character of the coastal zone.
- Appropriate Assessment screening indicates that the development, served by a proprietary wastewater system with adequate separation distances, will not significantly affect the River Barrow and River Nore SAC or other nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4.9Objective SS27Objective CZM13Objective CZM16Objective CS01Objective CS22Objective TV34Objective SH06Table 3-2Table 4-5Table 4-6Objective L06Objective L07Objective CZM41Objective CZM80Objective CZM81
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a 171sqm single-storey flat-roof dwelling and associated site works on a 0.4-hectare site in Duncannon, Co. Wexford. The site is located on a prominent slope overlooking Waterford Harbour and Duncannon Fort, situated opposite the local church and cemetery. Wexford County Council originally refused permission on two grounds: that the location was contrary to the sequential approach for village development (leap-frogging) and that the proposal would be a visual...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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