Core Refusal Reason
The proposal conflicts with regional road access restrictions and would result in significant loss of natural hedgerows, negatively impacting the visual amenity of the rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development violates Objective TS74 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 by proposing direct access onto a Class 2 Regional Road where such development is restricted.
- The proposal requires the extensive removal of natural road frontage hedgerows, leading to an unacceptable loss of natural features and biodiversity.
- The resulting impact on the visual amenity of the rural landscape would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Winningtown area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS74Objective 97
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the erection of an agricultural storage shed at Winningtown, Fethard. The local authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: transport safety and environmental preservation. The development was found to be in direct conflict with Objective TS74 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which limits new access points onto Class 2 Regional Roads. Furthermore, the project necessitated the significant removal of existing roadside hedgerows, wh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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