Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient technical information regarding traffic safety, landscape impact, and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that required 2m x 65m sightlines could be achieved within the site boundary, creating a hazard for public road safety.
- Inadequate information on ground levels and landscaping works meant the potential impact on a designated Distinctive Landscape could not be properly assessed.
- The proposal lacked sufficient detail on surface water management to prevent unauthorized discharge onto the public road or adjacent properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS79Section 6.2.6 of Volume 2Objective L06Section 9.11.11 of Volume 1Section 8.2.1 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Kilmacoe, Ardcolm. Wexford County Council refused the application on the grounds that the applicant failed to provide necessary technical details to ensure the development would not endanger public safety via traffic hazards or negatively impact the visual amenities of a sensitive 'Distinctive Landscape' area. Additionally, the lack of a robust surface water management plan rendered the proposal contrary to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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