Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or locational requirement in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is located within an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' where strict housing restrictions apply to preserve rural character.
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate a specific locational requirement or established need to reside in this rural area.
- The proposed development would be contrary to Objective RH01 of the County Development Plan and would negatively impact sustainable development goals.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Ballymorris, Carrick. The application was refused by the Planning Authority because the site is situated in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' as designated by the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. The decision was based on the applicant's failure to prove a specific rural housing need, meaning the development would conflict with Objective RH01 and the broader policy of restricting one-off housing to protect th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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