Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant detrimental visual impacts on a sensitive Coastal Zone and River Valley landscape, and the failure to provide an archaeological impact assessment to protect local heritage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting within the Coastal Zone would have a significant detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the area, failing to meet requirements for sensitive design and landscaping.
- The development would contribute to adverse individual and cumulative visual impacts of one-off housing in a designated River Valley and Coastal landscape character unit.
- In the absence of an archaeological impact assessment, the planning authority cannot determine if the proposal would adversely affect archaeological sites, monuments, or their settings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CZM13RH01AH01AH03AH04AH05
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Ballyhack, situated in a prominent location overlooking Waterford Harbour. The site falls within a designated Coastal Zone and River Valley landscape character unit under the Wexford County Development Plan. The application was refused because the development would detract from the visual amenity of this sensitive landscape and contribute to the proliferation of one-off housing in protected areas. Furthermore, the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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