Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is inappropriately sited on an elevated and exposed site, resulting in an undue visual impact that fails to preserve the rural character of the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling is located in a remote, elevated, and exposed position that would be visually prominent and cannot be easily absorbed by the surrounding landscape.
- The proposed access via an unjustified and excessive private lane through an open field is considered inappropriate and detrimental to the visual amenities of the area.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar intrusive projects and contravenes specific design standards and landscape preservation policies of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.10.2Objective L04Section 3.1.2 of Volume 2Section 3.1.1 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Cullenoge, Ballynestragh. Wexford County Council refused the application on the grounds that the site's elevated and exposed nature, combined with a remote siting and a long private access lane, would create a visually intrusive development. The planning authority concluded that the project fails to blend into the rural landscape as required by the County Development Plan and would establish a negative pre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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