Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need, creation of a traffic hazard on a regional road, and insufficient technical information regarding wastewater and water services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate evidence of rural linkage or a specific housing need in compliance with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed access onto a Class 2 regional road with a speed limit exceeding 60 km/h is contrary to safety objectives and would constitute a traffic hazard.
- The application lacked sufficient clarity on wastewater assessment and failed to provide confirmation of feasibility for a public water connection, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Objective TS74Objective TS75
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Newtown Little, Kilcowan. The application was refused by the Planning Authority as the applicant did not satisfy the rural housing policy requirements regarding local linkage. Furthermore, the development was deemed unsuitable due to its proposed access onto a high-speed regional road and the submission of inadequate technical data concerning wastewater treatment and water supply infrastructure....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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