Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an over-riding housing need or local linkage to a sensitive Coastal Zone and the exacerbation of unsustainable suburban-type housing density.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate an over-riding need or local linkage to reside in the designated Coastal Zone, especially as they have previously owned rural dwellings.
- The proposed development would contribute to an inappropriate and unsustainable pattern of suburban-type housing density in a sensitive rural area.
- The development would negatively impact the visual amenities and rural character of the Coastal Zone, contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table No. 12Section 4.3Section 18.12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Ballynaclash, Castle Ellis, a location designated as a sensitive Coastal Zone. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not establish a specific housing need or local linkage required for this restricted area, particularly given their history of owning rural properties. Furthermore, the Planning Authority concluded that the development would exacerbate an unsustainable suburban-style...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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