Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposed infill dwelling constitutes an efficient use of urban land, integrates adequately into the streetscape through street activation, and complies with compact growth policies without causing significant negative impact to visual or residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development represents the efficient use of serviced land within the development boundary of Wexford Town and is consistent with national and local policies for compact growth.
- The design, scale, and positioning of the dwelling are appropriate for the suburban context and will provide positive street activation along the adjacent through road without significantly impacting the privacy or light of neighboring properties.
- Previous technical concerns regarding foul sewer lines and road access have been satisfactorily addressed, and the proposal complies with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.08.10 Infill Housing (Wexford Town & Environs Development Plan 2009-2015)Objective CS04 (Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028)Objective TV33Objective TV36Objective TV43Objective TV44Section 3.7 of Volume 2 (Corner/Side Garden Sites)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a first-party appeal following Wexford County Council's refusal of permission for a 100.3m² two-storey, two-bedroom dwelling in the side garden of No. 5 Beechlawn, Wexford. The Planning Authority originally refused the application on the grounds that it would not integrate well into the street scene and would have a negative visual impact. The Inspector, however, found that the 'building line' in this specific area is discontinuous and that the proposed dwelling would improv...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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