Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate traffic safety, would negatively impact the visual amenity of the streetscape, and lacked adequate surface water management details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Failure to demonstrate that vehicles could safely enter and exit the site without creating undue risks for pedestrians and other road users.
- Significant detrimental impact on the visual amenity of St John's Road resulting from the loss of the existing boundary wall, railing, grass verge, and garden area.
- Lack of clear information regarding the management of surface water to prevent runoff onto the public road and pavement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 6.2.7 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new vehicular access to provide off-street parking at Townparks, Wexford Urban No.1. The local authority refused permission on three grounds, primarily citing non-compliance with Section 6.2.7 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. The decision was based on concerns regarding traffic and pedestrian safety, the erosion of the area's visual character through the removal of traditional boundary treatments, and the absence of a sustainable dr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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