Core Planning Reasoning
The inspector recommended refusal because the applicants, who already own a house nearby in New Ross, failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, which would result in unsustainable travel patterns and uneconomic demands for public services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants already own a home in New Ross and did not provide evidence of a necessity to live in the rural area based on a rural-generated occupation.
- The site lacks public water and sewerage infrastructure, and its development would contribute to the uneconomic provision of public services and unsustainable travel patterns.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the policies set out in the National Planning Framework and the Wexford County Development Plan regarding rural housing in areas under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9Map 1 – Rural Area TypesWexford County Development Plan 2022 – 2028Wexford County Development Plan 2023 to 2029
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a house, garage, and domestic wastewater treatment system (DWWTS) on a 0.36ha site in Robinstown Great, Co. Wexford. While the Planning Authority granted permission, third-party appellants raised concerns regarding design, ribbon development, and the applicants' lack of rural housing need. The Inspector found that while design and environmental impacts like flooding and habitat loss were acceptable, the core issue was policy compliance. Given the site's locati...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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