Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need, inaccurate site drainage assessment, and lack of confirmed public water connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site characterisation report was fundamentally flawed by failing to identify nearby water courses or drainage channels, preventing a proper public health assessment.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need or meet the specific criteria for development within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Pressure'.
- Insufficient information was provided to confirm that a connection to the public water main was feasible or agreed upon with Irish Water.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table No. 12 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dormer bungalow, domestic garage, and associated services at Courtclogh Lower, Castle Talbot. The local authority refused the application on three primary grounds: the omission of critical drainage features in the site assessment, the failure of the applicant to prove a social or economic need to reside in this specific rural area under urban pressure, and the lack of evidence regarding a secured water supply connection. Consequently, the development was deem...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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