Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as their requirements were previously satisfied under a prior planning permission, making the proposal speculative and contrary to rural housing policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where development is restricted to those with a demonstrated local housing need.
- The applicant's housing need has already been satisfied at this location under a previous planning reference (018850), rendering the current proposal speculative.
- There is no policy support for downsizing in this context, and the development would conflict with the Wexford County Development Plan and Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3Table no. 12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling and associated works at Shelmaliere Commons, Carrick, an area designated as being under strong urban influence and immense development pressure. The application was refused by the local authority because the applicant's housing need had already been met through a previous planning permission at the same location. As there is no specific policy to support downsizing in this area, the development was deemed speculative and contrary to bo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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