Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes non-sequential development outside the village envelope and fails to demonstrate safe vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located outside the development envelope for Ballycullane and represents an unacceptable 'leap-frogging' of available lands.
- The proposal fails to follow a spatially sequential approach, which is contrary to policies for compact and sustainable development within settlements.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that required sightlines of 65m at a 3.0m setback could be achieved, resulting in a potential traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3.6.5Chapter 4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for the construction of two fully serviced dwelling houses at Ballycullane, Tintern. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the site is situated outside the established village envelope and violates sequential development principles set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028; and second, that the applicant failed to prove that safe vehicular access and egress could be provided, thereby posing a risk...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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