Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes ribbon development on a village approach road and presents a traffic hazard due to local road deficiencies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would extend an existing pattern of ribbon development and create an inappropriate infill site on a village approach road.
- The proposal conflicts with policies intended to ensure orderly and efficient development at the edge of settlements.
- The local road network is deficient in width and alignment, and the proliferation of access points would create an unacceptable traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Section 4.9.3Objective SH43Objective TS78
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a serviced dwelling house and associated works at Kyle, Bolaboy. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the site would exacerbate ribbon development and create an unsuitable infill scenario on an approach road to a village, contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the local road was deemed incapable of safely accommodating additional traffic and access points due to its restricted width and poor alig...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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