Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need, inadequate technical details regarding site access and boundaries, and non-compliance with development plan standards for garages and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of local rural linkages or a functional need for a dwelling at this specific location.
- Technical deficiencies in the application, including inadequate sightline demonstrations and boundary treatment details, pose a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposed garage design and landscaping plans do not meet the standards set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-19.
Cited Policies (CDP)
policy 18.13.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Commons or Newtown, New Ross Rural. The proposal was refused by the local authority due to a lack of information regarding the applicant's local housing need and significant technical omissions concerning site access, boundary removal, and landscaping. Furthermore, the development failed to demonstrate safe sightlines and compliance with specific development plan policies regarding ancillary structures, leading to concerns...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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