Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to substandard road design and layout, insufficient housing density for zoned land, poor integration with the surrounding public realm, and inadequate technical information regarding water services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access road and layout fail to comply with DMURS standards and do not adequately facilitate a necessary link road to Coolballow Lane.
- The housing density is considered too low for a zoned greenfield site, representing an inefficient use of land and infrastructure contrary to national policy and the National Planning Framework.
- The application lacks sufficient technical detail regarding surface water management and lacks confirmed connection agreements from Irish Water for the public main supply.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the erection of 98 fully serviced dwelling houses at Coolballow and Starvehall, Wexford. The local authority refused the development primarily because the layout failed to meet DMURS standards and lacked integration with the existing urban fabric. Furthermore, the proposed density was deemed too low for zoned residential land under national guidelines, and the applicant failed to provide adequate information regarding water infrastructure and surface water ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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