Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate exceptional circumstances for a temporary mobile home and lack of evidence regarding water connection feasibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the overriding exceptional circumstances required to justify the temporary siting and servicing of a mobile home on the site.
- The development non-complies with specific housing objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
- The absence of a confirmation of feasibility from Uisce Éireann regarding public mains connection prevented a full assessment of the proposal's infrastructural viability.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Section 3.6Objective SH52
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of a temporary mobile home and its associated servicing at a site in Cahore. The Planning Authority refused the application on two main grounds: first, the lack of demonstrated exceptional need as required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, and second, the failure to provide necessary documentation from Uisce Éireann regarding the feasibility of connecting to public water mains. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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