Core Refusal Reason
Impact on the setting and integrity of a National Monument and inadequate archaeological assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Inadequate archaeological information was provided to assess the potential impact on the adjacent medieval church and graveyard, which are listed National Monuments.
- The proposed development on an elevated and exposed site would negatively impact the setting and integrity of the nearby historical monuments.
- The proposal fails to blend into the landscape as required by the County Development Plan, resulting in a significant adverse impact on the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.22
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and garden store at Wilkinstown, Whitechurch. The local authority refused the proposal because the applicant failed to provide sufficient archaeological information regarding the impact on an adjacent National Monument. Additionally, the elevated nature of the site was found to be visually intrusive, threatening the integrity of the historical setting and violating landscape preservation policies in the Wexford County Development P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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