Core Refusal Reason
The development results in a significant loss of historic streetscape and fails to meet technical standards for traffic safety, drainage, and archaeological protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development causes a significant loss of streetscape and a negative visual impact on the character of the historic village of Ferns.
- The proposal fails to meet safety and design standards for service stations, specifically regarding access width, sightlines, pedestrian segregation, and parking requirements.
- Insufficient information was provided to assess the impacts on surface water management, hazardous waste disposal, and the archaeological heritage of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.29.9Table No. 39
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the demolition of a dwelling house and associated development at Ferns Upper, Ferns. Wexford County Council refused the proposal on the grounds that it would detrimentally affect the historic character and streetscape of the village. Furthermore, the development failed to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 standards for service stations, presenting significant traffic safety concerns and lacking critical technical documentat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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