Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to road safety hazards regarding inadequate sightlines, failure to meet mandatory biodiversity and tree planting requirements, and non-compliance with domestic garage policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development creates a road safety hazard because the required 65m sightlines for a shared access are not achievable due to the existing wall and pier layout.
- The application fails to meet the mandatory requirement to set aside 20% of the site area for tree planting and biodiversity measures as per the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed domestic garage does not comply with the specific design and policy standards set out for such structures in the current County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3-3 of Volume 2Section 3.1.2 of Volume 2Section 3.2 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new dwelling, services, and a domestic garage at Ballaman, Tombrack. The local authority refused the application on three primary grounds: first, the proposed entrance was deemed a traffic hazard as the necessary 65m sightlines could not be physically achieved on-site; second, the proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with biodiversity standards requiring 20% of the site to be dedicated to tree planting; and third, the garage design was found to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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