Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate safe access and adequate sightlines, while also failing to meet minimum private open space standards due to unacceptable site boundary alterations and shared usage with a commercial playschool.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary technical drawings and legal permissions from relevant landowners to ensure safe site access and required sightline improvements.
- The proposed site layout does not demonstrate compliance with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the provision of adequate private open space for a residential dwelling.
- The development is considered unacceptable in conjunction with concurrent application 20221026 as it proposes to share private open space with an existing playschool, resulting in a substandard residential environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.12.2
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for a two-storey residential dwelling at Irishtown, New Ross Urban. The local authority refused the proposal primarily due to insufficient information regarding road safety, specifically the lack of detailed sightlines and necessary third-party consents for access works. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet the private open space requirements of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, as the site layout was deemed inadequate and conflicted ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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