Core Refusal Reason
The extension is visually incongruous due to its scale and prominent siting, and it fails to demonstrate compliance with health and safety technical standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and exposed siting of the extension make it visually obtrusive and incongruous with the surrounding landscape and pattern of development.
- The development fails to protect the amenities of the area and adjoining properties by creating an over-dominant visual impact contrary to established planning criteria.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the structure complies with Technical Guidance Documents A-M, posing a potential risk to the health and safety of occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4 of Volume II of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of alterations and an extension to a dwelling at Kilcavan Lower, Kilgorman. Wexford County Council refused the proposal because the extension's scale and prominent visibility from the northwest roadside were deemed visually dominant and inconsistent with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development could endanger health and safety as compliance with Technical Guidance Documents was not pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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