Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's height and siting on an exposed, isolated site would result in a visually prominent and incongruous structure that fails to integrate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height and siting of the dwelling would create a visually prominent and incongruous development on an exposed and isolated site that cannot be easily absorbed by the landscape.
- The proposal would have a significant and detrimental impact on the visual amenities and rural character of the area, failing to preserve the surrounding landscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar large-scale developments and would contravene specific objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the National Planning Framework.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NPO 14Objective SH45Objective L04Section 3.1.1Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Ballynahillen, Huntingtown. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the scale and positioning of the building were unsuitable for the exposed rural location, leading to a negative visual impact. The decision emphasized that the development would be contrary to both national and local planning policies regarding rural character preservation, though the planning authority indicated that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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