Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its excessive visual impact on an elevated site, failure to meet minimum site size/floor area ratios, and inadequate sightlines posing a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling, by virtue of its scale and elevated position, would be visually obtrusive and fail to effectively assimilate into the rural landscape.
- The development fails to meet the mandatory minimum site size and dwelling floor area ratios required under the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that adequate sightlines are achievable at the junction of the access lane and the public road, resulting in a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.2Table No. 38Section 18.29.4
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Ballycarrigeen Lower, The Harrow. Wexford County Council refused the proposal on three primary grounds: the visual injury caused by a large two-storey structure on an elevated rural site, non-compliance with technical standards regarding site-to-floor area ratios, and significant traffic safety concerns. Specifically, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan as it could not...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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