Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative visual impact on the urban character of Enniscorthy Town Centre and the significant loss of privacy it would cause to neighboring residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and elevated position of the dwelling would fail to integrate positively with the urban core, resulting in a negative visual impact on the character of Enniscorthy Town Centre.
- The backland nature of the development and its specific access arrangements would lead to a significant loss of privacy for existing dwellings located to the east on Irish Street.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area based on both visual amenity and residential impact grounds.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house on an elevated backland site within Enniscorthy Urban. The local authority refused the application on two primary grounds: first, that the building's design and prominent position would detract from the visual character of the town centre; and second, that the backland configuration and access would unacceptably overlook and infringe upon the privacy of established residents on Irish Street. Conse...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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