Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its significant negative visual impact on a 'Most Sensitive' scenic landscape, inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance creating a traffic hazard, and procedural failures regarding unadvertised works on third-party land involving a protected structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, due to its elevated backland position and bulky design, would be a highly obtrusive feature in a 'Most Sensitive' scenic landscape and would set an undesirable precedent for similar haphazard development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe access could be achieved, as the required sight distances at the junction with the public road were not met, thereby creating a traffic hazard.
- The development involves works to a boundary wall of a Protected Structure on third-party land that were not correctly advertised or supported by an Independent Conservation Assessment Report.
Cited Policies (CDP)
L03L04H28H30H35BH01Appendix 8Section 7.11.2
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Roche applied for permission to construct a bungalow, garage, and associated services at Baile na nGall Beag, Ring, Co. Waterford, within a 'Most Sensitive' scenic landscape and High Amenity zone. Although the applicant established a local housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the elevated backland nature of the site would result in a visually discordant development. Additionally, the proposal presented significant public safety concerns due to restricted s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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