Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to road safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines and unauthorized works on third-party lands, insufficient technical design documentation, and inappropriate siting that promotes backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate sightlines for vehicles turning right and did not secure necessary legal consent for required works on lands outside their ownership.
- The submission lacked critical architectural and technical details, including entrance elevations, ridge heights, and full dwelling dimensions, which are required for a proper planning assessment.
- The proposed siting is considered unsustainable as it requires excessive excavation for a 150m driveway and would set an undesirable precedent for backland development in a rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.91 of Volume II of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Volume 2, Objective 6.2.6 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Rahale, Edermine. The local authority refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate safe road access, specifically regarding sightlines and the lack of landowner permission for works on the opposite roadside boundary. Additionally, the application was found to be deficient in technical detail regarding the dwelling's dimensions and entrance design. Finally, the planning authority...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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