Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and lack of clarity regarding previous planning permissions and water services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a definable rural housing need or justify why their needs cannot be met in a nearby town or settlement.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding the applicant's identity and residency history in relation to a previously granted planning permission for a rural dwelling (Ref: 20170321).
- The proposal lacks a connection agreement with Irish Water, failing to demonstrate the feasibility of a water connection for the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019National Policy Objective 19Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and detached garage at Newtown, Kilscoran. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where development is restricted to those with a demonstrable local need. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicants did not sufficiently justify their social or economic need to live in this rural area, failed to clarify potential previous permissions, and did not provide evidence of wat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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