Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its visual impact on a sensitive landscape, failure to demonstrate an over-riding rural housing need for the specific location, and insufficient information regarding impacts on local water supplies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and prominent on an elevated site within the 'Ask Hill Landscape of Greater Sensitivity', failing to blend into the landscape and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The applicants did not demonstrate an over-riding need to reside at this specific sensitive location, which is required for areas under strong urban influence and high landscape sensitivity.
- Insufficient information was provided to rule out negative impacts on the water supplies of nearby properties, making the development potentially prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 14.4.3Section 18.13.1Objective L03Objective L04Objective L09Section 4.3Objective RH07Objective L05Table No. 12
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling and domestic garage at Kilmurry, Courtown, a site designated as the 'Ask Hill Landscape of Greater Sensitivity'. Wexford County Council refused permission because the development's elevated position would be visually prominent and contrary to landscape preservation policies. Furthermore, the applicants failed to meet the strict rural housing criteria for an over-riding need at this location, and the potential risk to neighboring water supp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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