Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a localized housing need in an Area Under Strong Urban Pressure and insufficient technical documentation regarding wastewater and road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to meet the local housing need criteria required for development within an Area Under Strong Urban Pressure, as defined by national guidelines and the Wexford Development Plan.
- The proposal lacked sufficient technical information regarding the wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health.
- Inadequate information was submitted to allow for a full assessment of the development's impact on road safety, rendering the proposal contrary to the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new domestic dwelling at Dunanore, Bree. The site is situated in an area designated as being under strong urban pressure, where residential development is restricted to those who can demonstrate a specific local need. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not satisfy these criteria, and the development was seen as contributing to unsustainable rural sprawl. Furthermore, the application was found to be deficient in techni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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