Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a corner site that would negatively impact the streetscape, create traffic hazards, and lacks sufficient evidence of legal access and utility connection feasibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting and design represent an overdevelopment of the corner site that fails to respect the local context and would adversely affect the existing streetscape.
- The proposed access arrangements create a traffic hazard due to undesirable turning movements near an estate entrance and a failure to demonstrate a legal right of way.
- The application lacked essential technical data regarding site drainage and failed to provide confirmation of feasibility for water and wastewater connections from Irish Water.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7 of Volume II of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a fully serviced dwelling house on a corner site at Ballymurn Upper, Kilmallock. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that the development would result in overdevelopment, detracting from the character of the area and violating Section 3.7 of the Wexford County Development Plan. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed a public safety risk due to traffic hazards at the estate entrance and a lack of demonstrated access rights, comp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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