Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and incongruous within the 'Lowlands' landscape due to its height, scale, and elevated positioning.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling's height, scale, and positioning on an elevated, exposed site would create a dominant feature that the surrounding rural landscape cannot successfully absorb.
- The development would result in a negative cumulative impact on the visual amenities of the area when considered alongside existing developments.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate rural development and contravene specific landscape and housing objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective L04Objective RH09Section 14.4Section 18.12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Coolnahorna, Marshalstown, located within a 'Lowlands' landscape designation. The application was refused primarily because the design and elevated siting were deemed visually obtrusive and harmful to the character of the rural area. The planning authority determined that the project failed to meet the design standards required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019, specifically regarding the prote...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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