Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents unsustainable ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence without a demonstrated local housing need, while also posing traffic safety risks and potential environmental impacts on protected European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to excessive suburbanisation and ribbon development, eroding the rural and scenic character of the Enniscorthy outskirts.
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine local housing need as required for areas designated as being under 'Stronger Urban Influence'.
- The proposal lacks adequate sight distances and surface water management, creating a traffic hazard, and fails to rule out significant negative impacts on the Slaney Valley SAC and Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SH43Objective SH39Table 4.6Objective EM02
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house at Templescoby, The Leap, a rural area near Enniscorthy. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate ribbon development and urban sprawl in a sensitive rural landscape. Furthermore, the site is located in an 'Area Under Stronger Urban Influence' where the applicant failed to prove a specific local need. Technical concerns regarding traffic safety at the entrance and the potential for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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