Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural housing need as their requirement had already been satisfied under a previous planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated in a 'Stronger Rural Area' where one-off housing is restricted to applicants with a proven local linkage and housing need.
- The applicants do not meet the rural housing policy criteria because their housing need was previously satisfied under planning reference 20030145.
- The development would be contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 and would undermine the sustainable development and rural character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3.3.2Objective RH03Table No. 12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Curraghmore, Rathroe, an area designated as a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. The local authority refused permission because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with local policy. Specifically, the Planning Authority noted that the applicants' housing need had already been met via a prior planning application (Ref: 20030145), making the c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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