Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with environmental protection standards for Natura 2000 sites, rural housing policy requirements, wastewater treatment regulations, and traffic safety sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening or Natura Impact Statement prevents the Planning Authority from concluding that the development would not adversely impact the integrity of the Slaney River Valley SAC and Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA.
- The applicant failed to meet the rural housing need criteria for an 'Area Under Stronger Urban Influence' as they already hold an unexpired planning permission for a dwelling within the local rural area.
- The application provided insufficient technical information regarding the 2021 EPA wastewater treatment standards and failed to demonstrate legal control over the sightlines required for safe road access.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Table 12County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a part single-storey and part two-storey dwelling at Kilgibbon, Bree. The application was refused because it lacked the necessary environmental assessments to protect adjacent Natura 2000 sites and failed to satisfy the local rural housing need criteria set out in the County Development Plan. Additionally, the Planning Authority cited concerns regarding public health and traffic safety due to inadequate documentation concerning wastewater treatment systems and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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