Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its detrimental visual impact on a highly sensitive coastal landscape and the failure to provide adequate technical information regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed height and design fail to respect the sensitive nature of the designated Coastal Landscape, resulting in a significant negative impact on visual amenities.
- Granting permission would set an inappropriate and undesirable precedent for large-scale development within this protected coastal character area.
- The applicant provided insufficient information regarding the existing or proposed wastewater treatment plant, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 7 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for extensions and alterations to a dwelling at Rosehill, Rosslare. The site is situated within a 'Coastal Landscape' area designated as highly sensitive under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning authority determined that the scale and design of the works would harm the visual character of the coastline and that the lack of data concerning wastewater management rendered the proposal contrary to public health and sustainable development st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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