Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location in a sensitive coastal zone and proximity to a Natura 2000 site without adequate environmental assessment or a demonstrated essential rural housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of a Natura Impact Statement or AA Screening report prevents the exclusion of significant negative impacts on the Ballyteige Burrow SAC.
- The applicant failed to meet the criteria for essential rural housing need required for development in a designated sensitive coastal zone.
- The proposal would lead to the proliferation of random rural development, degrading the scenic character of the coastline and utilizing a substandard road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CZM10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey dwelling and garage at Duncormick Hill, located within a designated coastal zone and adjacent to the Ballyteige Burrow SAC. Wexford County Council refused permission because the development lacked necessary environmental screenings (NIS/AA), failed to demonstrate a local housing need as per the County Development Plan, and was considered detrimental to the visual amenity and infrastructure of the undeveloped rural coastal area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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