Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate modular design on a visually prominent site and significant road safety concerns regarding insufficient sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The modular home's form and design are out of character with the surrounding dwellings and would negatively impact the visual amenities of a prominent entrance to Enniscorthy.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that do not respect the established character of the area.
- The development would endanger road safety by creating a traffic hazard on the L-6095-1, as sightlines are insufficient to accommodate the intensification of traffic movements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028DMURS
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a detached modular bungalow and associated site works in Enniscorthy Rural. The planning authority refused the application because the modular design was deemed visually incompatible with the surrounding area and would detract from a prominent entrance to the town. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet road safety standards, as the access onto the L-6095-1 provided inadequate sightlines for the resulting increase in traffic, conflicting with the Wex...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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