Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an Area Under Urban Influence and inadequate technical information regarding effluent treatment and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need, particularly as they have previously been granted permission for a rural house and currently reside within 8km of the subject site.
- The site is located in an Area Under Urban Influence where strict policies apply to prevent the proliferation of one-off housing and protect the rural character of the area.
- Inadequate documentation regarding effluent treatment and the lack of a formal agreement with Irish Water for public water connection makes the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 12 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Garrynisk, Castle Ellis. The application was refused by the Planning Authority as the site is located within an Area Under Urban Influence where development is restricted to those with a definable rural need; the applicant failed this criteria having already been granted a rural house nearby. Additionally, the application was deemed deficient due to a lack of technical information regarding wastewater treatment a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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