Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy (local need) and the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of a local housing need or proof of residency within 5km of the site for a period of 10 years or more.
- The development would constitute an undesirable exacerbation of ribbon development, creating a suburban form of linear development that detracts from the rural character of the area.
- The application lacked essential technical documentation regarding archaeological impact, wastewater assessment, Irish Water feasibility, and mandatory biodiversity/tree planting requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Section 4.9.3Objective SH43Objective AH05Table 3-3 of Volume 2Section 3.1.2 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new two-storey dwelling at Ballynaslaney, Edermine. Wexford County Council refused the application on several grounds, most notably the applicant's failure to prove they meet the criteria for rural housing under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the site would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development. The decision was further supported by significant information gaps regarding archaeologi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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