Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling is visually obtrusive and prominent due to its height, design, and elevated siting, failing to integrate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's height and design on an elevated site would be visually obtrusive and fail to be absorbed by the surrounding landscape.
- The proposal would result in a significant and detrimental impact on the visual amenities and rural character of the area.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar large-scale developments and contravene National Planning Framework NPO 14 and the Wexford County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Section 3.1.1Volume 2 Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling house with an attached carport at Clologe, Balloughter. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the building's scale and elevated position would make it visually prominent and detrimental to the rural character of the area. The decision concluded that the development would fail to integrate into the landscape, setting an inappropriate precedent and conflicting with specific design and siting objectives of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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