Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to meet rural housing criteria for a coastal zone, the proposal creates a traffic hazard on a regional road, and it fails to utilize available public water infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a local or functional need to reside in the Coastal Zone Policy Area, as they live outside the 3km radius and are not employed full-time in agriculture.
- The proposed entrance onto the R742 Regional Road would create a traffic hazard and contravene policies restricting new access points on high-speed regional routes where the limit exceeds 60 kmh.
- The proposal to use a private well instead of connecting to the available public water mains is contrary to infrastructure objectives and lacks the required feasibility confirmation from Irish Water.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.1Table 4-6Objective TS74Objective WS07
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling and domestic garage at Killannaduff, Cahore. The application was refused by the local authority because the applicant did not satisfy the specific residency and occupational requirements for the Coastal Zone Policy Area under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the development was deemed a traffic safety risk due to its location on a fast section of the R742 regional road and failed to comply with policies requiring connec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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