Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, inadequate wastewater treatment information, and the creation of undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as they already own a dwelling in the area, which is designated as an Area Under Urban Influence.
- Insufficient technical details regarding the proposed effluent treatment system were provided, posing a risk to public health and environmental protection.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development by exceeding the threshold of five houses per 250 meters of road frontage, contrary to sustainable planning guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.1Wexford County Development Plan 2013–2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Martingale, Edermine, a site located within an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not establish a functional housing need, having already owned a property in the vicinity. Furthermore, the application lacked sufficient information regarding wastewater management and was found to contribute to excessive lin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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