Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an Area Under Urban Influence and the prevention of unsustainable suburban-style density in a rural setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by the Rural Housing Policy for areas designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development is contrary to National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities.
- The development would contribute to an excessive density of suburban-type development in a rural area, leading to unsustainable demands for uneconomic public services and facilities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2013–2019 (as extended)National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of a serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Clonmore Lower, Ballyhuskard. The site is located within an area identified as being under strong urban influence in the Wexford County Development Plan. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not establish a specific rural housing need and the proposal would exacerbate suburban sprawl in a rural landscape, conflicting with strategic policies aimed at concentrating resident...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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