Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development that detracts from rural character and fails to meet mandatory biodiversity planting requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of one-off linear development, resulting in ribbon development that is contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The project would contribute to a suburban form of development in a rural area, thereby negatively impacting the local amenities and the established rural character of the landscape.
- The application lacked sufficient information regarding biodiversity, specifically failing to provide a planting proposal that meets the minimum requirement of 20% of the site area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Objective 4.9.3Table 3-3 (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Ballyclemock, Newbawn. The local authority refused the proposal on two main grounds: firstly, that it would create an undesirable pattern of ribbon development contrary to Objective 4.9.3 of the County Development Plan, and secondly, that the applicant failed to submit a biodiversity planting plan demonstrating the required 20% site coverage. Ultimately, the development was deemed to detract f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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