Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate agricultural necessity and landholding details, while presenting significant traffic safety concerns and negative visual impacts due to hedgerow removal on a Class 2 Regional Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate documentation regarding land ownership, agricultural engagement, or justification for why existing farm infrastructure is insufficient.
- The development conflicts with Objective TS74 as it proposes an intensification of access onto a Class 2 Regional Road without meeting required sight distance standards.
- The project would require extensive removal of natural hedgerows, leading to an undue loss of rural character and visual amenity in contravention of Section 2.9.1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS74Section 2.9.1 of Volume 2Wexford County Development Plan 2022 - 2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for an agricultural storage shed in Winningtown, Fethard. The local authority refused the development because the applicant did not sufficiently prove their agricultural status or the necessity of the shed at this specific location. Additionally, the proposal was deemed contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 due to road safety issues on a Class 2 Regional Road and the detrimental environmental impact caused by the substantial removal of roads...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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