Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design and backland positioning that fails to integrate into the streetscape, coupled with insufficient technical details regarding site levels and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, design, and backland positioning of the dwelling, combined with a lack of finished floor levels and site sections, fail to demonstrate that the building can be successfully assimilated into the site and wider streetscape.
- The development is contrary to Section 3.8 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, would be visually incongruous, and would set an undesirable precedent for similar backland proposals.
- The absence of detailed designs for access arrangements, roadside boundaries, and parking impacts creates an unacceptable risk to traffic and pedestrian safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 Volume 2 (Section 3.8 - Backland Residential Development)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of a derelict dwelling and the construction of a new house at Templeshannon, Enniscorthy Urban. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposed backland development was deemed visually incongruous and lacked the necessary topographical and design detail to ensure successful integration into the urban fabric. Additionally, the proposal failed to provide adequate information regarding access and pedestrian safety, leading to concerns that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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