Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to demonstrate rural housing need, provided insufficient technical data on sightlines, and proposed a design that was visually obtrusive and conflicted with site boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or provide adequate technical information regarding road safety and sightlines.
- The site layout is deficient due to boundary overlaps with an adjacent wastewater system and another active planning application, posing a risk to public health.
- The proposed dwelling's height and design are visually prominent and would result in a detrimental impact on the character of the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 6, Objective 6.2.6Volume 1 Table 4.6Volume 2 Section 3.1.1Volume 2 Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
This application for a fully serviced dwelling house at Cherryorchard, Enniscorthy Rural, was refused by Wexford County Council due to a combination of policy non-compliance and technical failures. The applicant did not adequately demonstrate a rural linkage or housing need as required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the proposal presented significant site boundary conflicts with neighboring infrastructure and other planning applications, while the design was deeme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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