Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine housing need in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' and insufficient technical information regarding effluent treatment and water services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a definable housing need for an additional rural house in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence', particularly as they were previously granted permission for a rural dwelling in the same locality under Plan Ref: 2005 0188.
- The proposed development contravenes the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 policies aimed at restricting one-off housing to preserve rural character and ensure sustainable development in sensitive areas.
- Inadequate information was submitted regarding effluent treatment arrangements and necessary agreements with Irish Water, precluding a comprehensive assessment of the proposal's impact on the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 12 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage at Garrylough Lower, Kilmallock, situated within a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The local authority refused permission on two main grounds: first, the applicant failed to prove a specific housing need for a second rural dwelling in the area, which conflicts with sustainable development policies; and second, the application lacked critical technical data concerning wastewater managemen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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