Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant information deficiencies regarding road safety, servicing, open space, boundary treatments, and flood risk management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development creates a road safety hazard because the required 45-metre sightlines for shared access were not demonstrated and were found to be unachievable during site inspection.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate information regarding water and wastewater servicing, open space provision, and boundary treatments, rendering the proposal contrary to public health and development standards.
- The site is located in a Category B flood zone and lacks a mandatory site-specific flood risk assessment, making the development prejudicial to public health and contrary to flood management objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3-4 of Volume 2Section 3.12.6 of Volume 2Section 1.5.3 of Volume 2Objective FRM 08Section 9.11.10 of Volume 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the retention of an existing dwelling house at Newtownbarry. The local authority refused the application on multiple grounds, primarily citing the lack of demonstrated sightlines which poses a risk to road safety. Additionally, the application lacked essential technical details regarding servicing, open space, and boundary treatments, and failed to address flood risk requirements for its Category B zone location, making it contrary to the Wexford County Develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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