Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet rural housing need criteria and negative visual impact on the rural landscape due to inappropriate design scale.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a definable linkage or functional need to reside in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- The proposed dwelling's scale and width would result in an incongruous suburban-type development that is visually prominent and cannot be easily absorbed by the rural landscape.
- The development would harm the visual amenities and character of the area, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3Table No. 12Section 4.3.3.2Objective RH03Section 18.12Objective L03Objective L04Objective L09
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a fully serviced single-storey dwelling at Coolnahorna, Marshalstown, within a designated 'Stronger Rural Area'. Wexford County Council refused the application on two grounds: first, the applicant did not establish a sufficient local linkage or housing need under the rural housing policy; and second, the design was deemed too wide and suburban in nature, which would negatively impact the visual character of the rural landscape. Consequently, the proposal was found to be...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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