Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant as the applicant demonstrated a legitimate social need to reside in the rural area under the 'Stronger Rural Area' category, and the proposal is considered acceptable regarding traffic safety, public health, and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has demonstrated a clear social functional need to reside in this specific rural area, having lived there for over seven years and never previously owned a rural house, thus complying with Category A of the local rural housing policy.
- While a third party raised concerns regarding access via a shared private laneway, the Inspector found that the low volume of existing traffic and the addition of only one dwelling would not create a traffic hazard or endanger public safety.
- Issues regarding land ownership and legal disputes over the laneway are considered civil matters under Section 34(13) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and do not constitute a planning basis for refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Council Development Plan 2022-2028Section 4.9Table 4-6 Criteria for One-Off Rural HousingFigure 3-1 Core Strategy MapMap 1 Rural Area Types
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal for a single-storey house and domestic garage on a 0.30ha site in Barmoney, Whitechurch, Co. Wexford. The development includes a private well and a wastewater treatment system. The Planning Authority originally granted permission, which was subsequently appealed by a third party (Matthew Ryan). The appellant's primary concerns centered on the use of a shared private laneway, potential traffic congestion, and impacts on his residence's privacy and well. The Inspect...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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