Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to significant traffic safety concerns, inadequate pedestrian connectivity, technical deficiencies in wastewater and water supply proposals, and failure to demonstrate appropriate landscape integration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of pedestrian infrastructure and the creation of a new access point on a bend of a Class 1 Regional Road would result in a significant traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding wastewater treatment compliance, Irish Water feasibility, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for the sloped site.
- The proposal does not adequately address visual impact or landscape integration, potentially harming the natural characteristics and visual amenities of the Goreyhill area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM48Objective TS76Volume 2 Section 6.2.6Objective WW10Objective L04Objective GI01
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for five detached single-storey retreat and guest units at Goreyhill, Gorey Rural, intended as an expansion of an existing guesthouse. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on multiple grounds, primarily focusing on the lack of safe pedestrian links to Gorey town and the hazardous nature of the proposed vehicular access onto the R772 regional road. Furthermore, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 due to unr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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