Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate exceptional need and adverse impact on residential amenity and visual character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate overriding exceptional circumstances to justify the need for the mobile home at this location.
- The structure has an adverse impact on the residential amenity of adjoining properties through undue overlooking and an over-dominant visual presence.
- The development contravenes specific standards of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Section 2.6Volume 2 Section 3.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the temporary siting of a mobile home to the rear of a site in Glasganny, Ardcavan. The planning authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the applicant did not establish a sufficient case for exceptional need. Additionally, the mobile home was deemed to negatively affect the privacy and visual amenity of neighboring residents, failing to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and being contrary to the proper planning a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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