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/ribbon development when combined with existing houses in the vicinity.
- The proposal violates the threshold of five or more houses over 250 meters of road frontage as defined in planning guidelines.
- The project is contrary to the County Wexford Development Plan 2013-2019 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Coolroe Little, Ballylarkin. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development. By exceeding the density limit of five houses per 250 meters of road frontage, the proposal was deemed contrary to Section 18.12.1 of the County Wexford Development Plan and national planning guidelines for rural housing....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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