Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its visual impact on a protected landscape, potential ecological harm to a proposed Natural Heritage Area, and traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be unduly visually obtrusive within the Forth Mountain Distinctive Landscape due to the site's highly elevated characteristics.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development would not adversely impact the Forth Mountain proposed Natural Heritage Area.
- The proposal constitutes a traffic hazard as adequate sightlines at the site access cannot be achieved without the written consent of Wexford County Council for works on adjoining lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective L06Objective L14Objective NH01Objective NH04Section 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for a dwelling house and domestic garage at Shelmaliere Commons, Forth. The site is located in a sensitive, highly elevated area within the Forth Mountain Distinctive Landscape and adjacent to a proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA). The local authority refused the proposal on three grounds: visual obtrusiveness contrary to landscape protection objectives, insufficient ecological assessment regarding the pNHA, and public safety risks due to inadequate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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