Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate safe vehicular access with required sightlines, lacked essential water infrastructure confirmation, and provided insufficient biodiversity and landscaping details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 65m sightlines could be achieved within the site boundary without significant loss of established hedgerow or third-party consent.
- The application lacked a valid letter of confirmation of feasibility from Uisce Éireann for connection to the public water mains.
- The proposal did not include a professional biodiversity planting plan meeting the 20% site area requirement or adequate measures for native species integration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 8.7.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a 1.5 storey, three-bedroom dwelling at Johnstown, Bridgetown. The local authority refused the development primarily because the proposed entrance failed to meet safety standards for sightlines on a County Road, potentially creating a traffic hazard. Additionally, the applicant failed to provide necessary technical documentation regarding water services and a comprehensive biodiversity planting strategy as required by the Wexford County Development Plan....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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