Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its visually obtrusive design in a sensitive upland landscape, failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and technical deficiencies regarding wastewater treatment and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed alpine-style dwelling on an elevated and exposed site in a designated Uplands area would be visually obtrusive and detrimental to the landscape character.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional or local need to reside in this restricted landscape area as required by rural housing policy.
- The application failed to prove that the site could safely accommodate wastewater treatment or provide safe road access without impacting third-party lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SH45Section 3.1 of Volume 2 (Development Management Manual)Objective SH39Table 4.6
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a dwelling and domestic garage at Ballynastraw, Moyacomb, a site located within a sensitive 'Uplands Landscape Area'. Wexford County Council refused permission because the 'alpine type' design was considered visually intrusive on the elevated site and the applicant did not meet the specific local need criteria for housing in this restricted zone. Furthermore, the application was deemed prejudicial to public health and safety due to an incomplete site...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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