Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing policy for areas under strong urban influence, insufficient water supply data, and negative visual impact from extensive hedgerow removal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a local linkage or functional need to reside in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence', contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- Insufficient information regarding water supply sources prevents a full assessment and may be prejudicial to public health.
- The extensive removal of over 100m of mature hedgerow required for sightlines would result in an undue loss of natural features and detract from the visual amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3Table No. 12Section 4.3.3.2Objective RH01Objective L09
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Bawnmore, New Ross Rural. The local authority refused the development primarily because the applicants did not meet the criteria for housing in a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence', lacking a demonstrable linkage or functional need. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed deficient in technical details regarding water supply and was found to be visually detrimental due to the significant loss of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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