Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy and local residency requirements as set out in the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide two distinct proofs of residence covering a minimum five-year period to establish a local housing need.
- The documentation submitted lacked official correspondence from a government or state body, which is a mandatory requirement for verifying residency history.
- The proposal does not satisfactorily demonstrate compliance with the rural housing eligibility criteria defined in Table No. 12 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table No. 12 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Tintern. Although the decision header indicates a grant of permission, the provided schedule identifies a primary failure to comply with rural housing policy. The applicant, Mr. Whelan, did not provide sufficient evidence of residency for the required five-year period, specifically failing to include official state correspondence. Consequently, the planning authority determined that the proposal did not meet ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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