Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive and prominent due to its height, design, and elevated siting, failing to integrate into the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The height, design, and elevated siting of the dwelling would make it visually prominent and obtrusive on an exposed site.
- The development would result in a significant detrimental impact on the visual amenities and rural character of the area as it cannot be easily absorbed by the landscape.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is contrary to both the National Planning Framework (NPO 14) and the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Section 3.1.1Volume 2 Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
This application for a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Garrylough Upper, Kilmallock, was refused by the local authority. The primary concern was the visual impact of the development on an elevated and exposed rural site. The planning authority concluded that the design and scale of the house would be obtrusive, failing to harmonize with the surrounding landscape and setting a negative precedent for future development in the area, thereby conflicting with the Wexford County D...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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