Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes excessive ribbon development and requires the removal of a significant length of natural boundary, which is detrimental to the rural character and visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in excessive linear ribbon development, exceeding the threshold of five houses per 250 metres of road frontage.
- The proposal is contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines regarding sustainable development patterns.
- The removal of 38 metres of existing natural boundary to facilitate sight lines is considered visually injurious and inappropriate for this rural location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 1 Section 4.9.3Section 2.9.1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling house with associated services at Island Upper, Rossminoge. Wexford County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: firstly, that the site would contribute to an unsustainable pattern of ribbon development along the L-50761-0, and secondly, that the extensive removal of 38 metres of natural hedgerow required for traffic safety would negatively impact the visual amenities and rural character of the landscape....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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