Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet housing policy for permanent dwellings, lacks adequate wastewater treatment documentation, and creates traffic safety concerns on a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of a mobile home as a permanent residence is fundamentally contrary to the housing objectives set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The lack of clarity and technical information regarding the onsite wastewater system presents a significant risk to public health.
- The development results in an unacceptable intensification of a private access point onto the R742 regional road, violating established transport safety standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SH52Objective TS75Section 8.7.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of a mobile home as a permanent dwelling and associated works at Ballywater Upper, Cahore. The planning authority refused the application because the use of a mobile home for permanent habitation contravenes Objective SH52 of the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the applicant provided insufficient evidence regarding the safety of the wastewater treatment system and the development was found to cause a hazardous intensification of traffic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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