Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to meet rural housing policy regarding infill and ribbon development, demonstrated poor drainage suitability, lacked adequate sightline information, and was deemed visually intrusive in a rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site exhibits poor drainage characteristics, including surface water ponding and indicator vegetation, posing a risk to public health from effluent disposal.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and fails to meet the specific housing need criteria required for infill sites under the Wexford County Development Plan.
- The proposed dwelling's height and elevated siting would result in a visually prominent and incongruous structure that negatively impacts the rural character and visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 4.9.3Objective SH43Objective 6.2.6Volume 2 Section 3.1.1Volume 2 Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a fully serviced new dwelling house at Mullanour, Rathaspick. The proposal was refused by Wexford County Council due to several critical issues: the site's poor drainage suitability and potential public health risks; non-compliance with rural housing policies concerning infill and ribbon development; insufficient technical data regarding road sightlines; and concerns over the visual impact of the building's scale and siting on the rural landscape. Additiona...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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