Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant traffic safety hazards, inadequate public infrastructure (sewerage and drainage), and a design that failed to meet residential standards or respect the historic village context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard due to unverified sightlines and unsafe turning movements in close proximity to a busy National Road junction.
- The development is premature and prejudicial to public health pending necessary improvements to the public sewer infrastructure and inadequate surface water attenuation proposals.
- The suburban design and lack of private open space fail to respect the historic character of the village and do not comply with minimum residential amenity standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 39Section 18.29.7Section 18.10Section 18.10.8Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the replacement of a partially demolished house with a new dwelling at Ferns Upper, Ferns. Wexford County Council refused permission based on eight reasons, citing traffic safety risks at a major junction, infrastructure constraints regarding the public sewer and drainage, and poor architectural design. The planning authority concluded that the suburban-style dwelling was visually unsuitable for the historic village context and failed to provide sufficient car parking o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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