Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from poor sightlines and unsuitable access lane conditions, over-concentration of rural housing, and non-compliance with garage height standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard on the L-2045-2 rural road due to insufficient sightlines and the intensification of an unsuitable private access lane.
- The project would exacerbate the local concentration of one-off housing, injuring rural amenities and contravening Objective SH38 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed domestic garage ridge height of 6.267m exceeds the maximum 5m limit established in the Development Management Manual.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SH38Section 3.2 Domestic Garage/Stores Volume 2 Development Management Manual
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling and domestic garage at Dunanore, Bree. Wexford County Council refused the application on four grounds, primarily focusing on road safety risks associated with inadequate sightlines and the poor condition of the existing private access lane. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development would contribute to an unsustainable density of one-off housing in the rural area and failed to meet specific design criteria rega...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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