Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in a visually obtrusive feature in a sensitive coastal landscape due to its design, remote location from the public road, and extensive driveway requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling and its associated long driveway would form an obtrusive feature that fails to protect the visual amenities and landscape character of the sensitive coastal setting.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective SH45 and the Design Guidance for Single Houses in Rural Areas, which require high-quality design in keeping with rural character.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area that negatively impact the landscape and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SH45Section 3.1 of Volume 2 (Development Management Manual)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey, three-bedroom serviced dwelling at Clones Middle, Kilgorman. The site is located in a sensitive coastal area and is significantly removed from the public road, necessitating a substantial new driveway. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the rural character of the landscape, thereby failing to comply with the design standards and objectives of the Wexford...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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