Core Refusal Reason
Failure to meet rural housing need criteria for an Uplands Character Area, traffic safety concerns, and inadequate wastewater information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The creation of an additional entrance would intensify turning movements, resulting in a traffic hazard and compromising road safety.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 10-year residency period for an Uplands Character Area as per the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, providing evidence for only 8 years.
- The application lacked sufficient technical detail regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Uplands Character Area Policy
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling and domestic garage at Ballaman, Tombrack. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the applicant did not meet the specific 10-year residency requirement for the Uplands Character Area, having only evidenced 8 years of local residency. Additionally, the development was deemed a traffic hazard due to the proliferation of entrances and failed to provide adequate information to ensure the safety and viability o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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