Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is 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 position of the dwelling would make it visually prominent and difficult for the surrounding landscape to absorb.
- The development would cause a significant detrimental impact on the visual amenities and rural character of the area, setting an undesirable precedent for similar large-scale developments.
- The proposal is contrary to National Planning Objective 14 and specific design standards within the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Section 3.1.1Volume 2 Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling house with an attached carport at Clologe, Balloughter. Wexford County Council refused the application on the grounds that the building's scale and design, combined with its location on an exposed and elevated site, would be visually intrusive. The planning authority determined that the development would fail to preserve the rural character of the landscape and would conflict with both national and local planning policies regarding sustain...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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