Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to meet rural housing eligibility criteria, the proposal would contribute to excessive ribbon development, and insufficient information was provided regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not qualify as a 'local rural person' under the Sustainable Rural Housing Strategy as they originate from Enniscorthy, a designated 'Larger Town'.
- The proposal would result in excessive linear development exceeding 250m of road frontage, contrary to guidelines on ribbon development in rural areas.
- The planning authority was unable to assess the environmental impact due to inadequate information regarding the proposed onsite effluent treatment arrangements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH01Section 3.4.6Section 18.12.1County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling and domestic garage at Moyne Lower, Enniscorthy Rural, an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicant's urban background did not satisfy local rural housing need policies, making the proposal urban-generated housing. Additionally, the development was found to contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and lacked sufficient technical detail concerning the onsite ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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