Core Refusal Reason
The proposed relocation of the dwelling would result in excessive visual prominence in a sensitive 'Uplands' landscape and lacks sufficient technical evidence to ensure safe on-site wastewater treatment at the new location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The relocated dwelling would be positioned on a more elevated and open part of the site, making it a discordant and highly visible feature within the sensitive Blackstairs Mountains landscape.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary site-specific technical data, such as trial hole and percolation test results, for the revised location of the effluent treatment system.
- The development would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and be prejudicial to public health due to the lack of evidence for satisfactory wastewater disposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.12.2Objective RH09Objective L04Objective L05Objective L06Objective L09Chapter 17Section 17.7 (Rural Design Guide)Chapter 18Section 18.12 (Rural Housing)Section 14.4 (Landscapes)
Decision Document Summary
Kevin Armstrong sought permission for alterations to a previously granted dwelling (Reg. Ref 20181080) in Ballycrystal, Co. Wexford, including a revised site boundary and the relocation of the dwelling, garage, and wastewater system. The site is located in a visually sensitive 'Uplands' character area in the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains. The Inspector found that relocating the house from a 23m setback to an 85m setback placed it on higher, more exposed ground (between 160m-170m contour...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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