Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate infrastructure capacity, traffic safety hazards, substandard site layout, and negative impacts on the setting of an adjacent Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature and prejudicial to public health due to unproven capacity in the wastewater treatment plant and insufficient information regarding a safe public water supply.
- The proposed vehicular access on a raised table near a busy T-junction constitutes a traffic hazard that endangers public safety.
- The dwelling's design and location would have an overbearing impact on an adjacent Protected Structure, failing to protect its special character and curtilage as required by heritage objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.10Objective PS02Record of Protected Structures ref. WCC1372
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Bearlough, Rosslare. Wexford County Council refused the development because it failed to demonstrate adequate serviceability regarding water and wastewater infrastructure, rendering the project premature. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed deficient in terms of site layout, parking, and traffic safety due to a hazardous access point. Finally, the development was found to conflict with heritage protection policies as it...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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