Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes excessive ribbon development in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an excessive level of linear type development in a rural area.
- The proposal exceeds the density threshold of five or more houses in a row over 250m of road frontage.
- The project is contrary to Section 18.12.1 of the County Wexford Development Plan 2013-2019 and national sustainable rural housing guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.1
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the erection of a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Cronecribbin, Ballylarkin. The planning authority refused permission because the development would contribute to ribbon development, exceeding the acceptable limit of five houses per 250 meters of road frontage. Consequently, the proposal was deemed contrary to the County Wexford Development Plan 2013-2019 and the 'Sustainable Rural Housing - Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2005)....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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