Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, specifically as the applicant's housing need was previously satisfied by a nearby development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where policy restricts one-off dwellings to those with a demonstrated local linkage and need.
- The applicant's rural housing need is considered already satisfied by a previous planning permission (Ref 991303) located approximately 600 meters from the current site.
- No overriding functional, social, or economic justification was provided to support the development of an additional dwelling in an area under significant development pressure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Boleany, Ardamine. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which mandates strict criteria for rural housing. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant had already fulfilled their rural housing need through a prior development nearby and failed to provide a compelling social or economic reason for a se...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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