Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes excessive ribbon development and requires the inappropriate removal of a significant length of natural boundary to achieve sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in more than five houses in a row over 250m of road frontage, creating an unacceptable level of linear ribbon development.
- The proposal is contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the County Wexford Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding rural housing patterns.
- The removal of approximately 60 metres of existing natural boundary to facilitate sightlines would be injurious to the visual amenities and rural character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 1 Section 4.9.3Section 2.9.1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed a new dwelling and garage at Island Upper, Rossminoge. Wexford County Council refused the development on two primary grounds: first, that it would exacerbate ribbon development along the L-50761-0, exceeding the density threshold of five houses per 250 metres of frontage. Second, the council determined that the necessary removal of 60 metres of hedgerow to provide safe access would cause significant visual harm to the rural landscape and violate policies protecting natur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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