Core Refusal Reason
Adverse visual impact resulting from significant boundary removal and the elevated nature of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The removal of approximately 50 metres of natural boundary to facilitate sightlines is considered excessive and detrimental to the visual amenities of the rural location.
- Due to the elevated topography, the proposed dwelling would fail to assimilate into the landscape, creating an incongruous and obtrusive feature.
- The development contravenes the Wexford County Development Plan and national guidelines, setting an undesirable precedent for future rural housing in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.23
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling house and domestic garage at Ballytarsna, Castle Talbot. The local authority refused the proposal based on two main factors: the extensive removal of 50 metres of existing natural boundary to achieve necessary sightlines and the site's elevated position which prevents effective landscape integration. The decision concluded that the development would be visually obtrusive, contrary to Section 5.23 of the County Development Plan and Sustainable Rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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