Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its significant visual impact on a sensitive landscape, failure to demonstrate a specific rural housing need for the location, and insufficient technical details regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its height, bulk, and scale on an elevated site, would be visually prominent and incongruous within a 'Landscape of Greater Sensitivity'.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an 'over-riding need' to reside in this specific sensitive landscape as required by the Rural Housing Policy for Stronger Rural Areas.
- The application lacked sufficient information regarding the effluent treatment system, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12Objective RH07Objective L03Objective L05Objective L09Table 12
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling and garage at Bolacreen, Ballymore, a site situated within a 'Landscape of Greater Sensitivity' and a 'Stronger Rural Area'. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the elevated nature and scale of the building would negatively impact the rural character and visual amenities of the area, contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. Furthermore, the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for an 'over-riding need' t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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