Core Refusal Reason
The creation of an unauthorized second dwelling on a restricted site, lack of demonstrated rural housing need, and reliance on an unsustainable shared wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in an unauthorized second dwelling on a site previously restricted to ancillary use, leading to over-intensification in a sensitive area with a substandard road network.
- The proposed connection to a shared private effluent treatment plant is considered prejudicial to public health due to high failure rates and potential for environmental pollution.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, thereby contravening the rural housing policies of the Wexford County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 (extended) rural housing policies
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of a new residence at Tarahill & Ballinacarrig, Courtown. Wexford County Council refused the proposal because it would effectively create a second dwelling on a site where previous permissions restricted use to ancillary purposes, resulting in over-development of a sensitive area. Furthermore, the reliance on a shared private wastewater system was deemed a public health risk, and the applicants fai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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