Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was deemed to negatively impact the village streetscape by breaking the established building line, lacked clarity regarding footpath encroachment on a substandard tertiary road, and failed to provide adequate surface water management proposals.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling position would break the established building line, resulting in a negative impact on the village streetscape.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the proposed footpath would not encroach upon the substandard L-40422 tertiary road or negatively impact the existing junction and vehicle turning movements.
- The submission lacked suitable proposals for the collection and disposal of surface water within the site curtilage to prevent discharge onto public roads or adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a domestic dwelling and effluent treatment system at Ballycullane, Tintern. Although the decision was ultimately a grant subject to conditions, the planning assessment identified critical issues regarding the dwelling's alignment with the village streetscape and the potential for the proposed footpath to interfere with a substandard tertiary road (L-40422). The refusal reasons (framed as requirements for compliance) focused on the need to maintain the building ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.