Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access via adequate sightlines and the absence of a professional biodiversity-focused landscaping plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 45-metre sightlines could be achieved at the proposed entrance, posing a significant risk to traffic safety.
- The application lacked a comprehensive landscaping plan prepared by a qualified professional to address visual impact and promote native biodiversity.
- The development would interfere with the free flow of traffic and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development standards of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing shed and the erection of an office at Tomhaggard. The local authority refused permission primarily due to traffic safety concerns, as the applicant failed to prove that 45-metre sightlines could be achieved within the site boundary or through legal agreements with third parties. Additionally, the submission was deemed insufficient due to the lack of a professional landscaping and biodiversity strategy, leading to the conclusion that the develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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