Core Refusal Reason
Speculative rural housing development outside a designated settlement area that fails to demonstrate local need and presents traffic safety and public health concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes speculative development in a 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' and 'Uplands' landscape, contravening policies that restrict one-off housing to permanent residences with demonstrated rural-generated needs.
- The development would result in the encroachment of random rural development and adverse cumulative visual impacts on the sensitive Uplands landscape without a proven overriding need for the specific location.
- The application failed to address critical technical requirements, specifically regarding safe road access sightlines and the provision of a secure connection to the public water supply scheme.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4.10Objective SS31Table 12Objective L05
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for three serviced dwelling houses and garages in Ballindaggan, Wexford, within a designated 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' and 'Uplands' landscape. The application was refused as it represented speculative development outside a rural settlement, failing to meet the 'over-riding need' criteria required by the Wexford County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns regarding traffic hazards due to inadequate sightlines and potential risks...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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