Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and insufficient technical details regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as their requirements were previously satisfied by a prior planning permission (Ref: 991303) located within 600m of the site.
- The proposal is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where development is restricted to those with established functional, social, or economic links, which were not proven in this instance.
- The application lacked sufficient technical information regarding the proposed effluent treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health and failing to meet sustainable development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Boleany, Ardamine. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicant's housing need had already been met by a nearby development, and no additional functional need was established to justify another one-off house. Furthermore, the submissi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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