Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its location in a sensitive Upland Area, lack of demonstrated housing need, and insufficient technical information regarding archaeology and wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development's scale and massing in a sensitive Upland Area would cause significant adverse visual impacts and set an undesirable precedent without a proven housing need.
- The applicant failed to provide an archaeological assessment, preventing an evaluation of the potential impact on local heritage as required by Objective AH05.
- Insufficient data was submitted regarding the foul effluent treatment and drainage systems, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective AH05Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling and garage at Abbeydown, Moyacomb, situated within a protected Upland Area. The local authority refused the application because the development's scale would negatively impact the rural character and visual amenity of the landscape, especially given the lack of a demonstrated local housing need. Furthermore, the application was deemed incomplete due to the absence of a necessary archaeological assessment and technical details concerning wastewater ma...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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