Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an inefficient and unsustainable low-density use of zoned and serviced land that lacks adequate infrastructure details and could prejudice the future development of adjoining lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to provide a sufficiently high density of development for zoned and serviceable land, resulting in an inefficient and unsustainable use of land contrary to national guidelines.
- Inadequate technical information was submitted regarding public water, foul sewer, and surface water disposal arrangements, which may be prejudicial to public health.
- The layout and low-density nature of the proposal would set a negative precedent and could physically obstruct the coordinated development and access of adjacent zoned lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Enniscorthy Town & Environs Development Plan 2008-2014 (as extended)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a serviced dwelling house at Killagoley, Enniscorthy Rural, on lands specifically zoned and serviced under the local development plan. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that a single dwelling represents an inefficient use of urban land, failing to meet the density requirements set out in the 'Sustainable Residential Development in Urban Areas' guidelines. Furthermore, the authority cited a lack of detail regarding essential water ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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