Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting retention permission because the development is consistent with the established agricultural land use, provides adequate sightlines for road safety, and does not adversely impact residential amenities or the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Adequate sightlines of 65m are available in both directions at the entrance, ensuring the development does not create a traffic hazard.
- A legitimate agricultural need for the entrance was established based on the applicant’s occupation as a jockey and the requirement to move horses to and from the paddock.
- The development is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, provided it is restricted to agricultural use only.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.29.3 SightlinesWexford County Council Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns a third-party appeal against a decision by Wexford County Council to grant retention permission for an agricultural entrance at Curraduff, Co. Wexford. The 0.734-hectare site contains a recently constructed dormer dwelling and a paddock area. The appellant raised concerns regarding traffic safety, the breach of a previous planning condition requiring boundary retention, and a potential property boundary dispute. The Inspector noted that while the roadside boundary was remove...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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