Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is contrary to the Core Strategy and sequential development policies of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it involves greenfield development on the periphery of the village while more centrally located sites remain undeveloped, thereby intensifying urban sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails the sequential approach to development by locating housing on a peripheral greenfield site while substantial undeveloped land exists significantly closer to the village core.
- The cumulative population growth from this development and previously approved phases would result in a 57% increase, far exceeding the 20% limit set for Level 3b settlements in the Core Strategy.
- The layout is road-dominated and suburban in character, failing to provide adequate permeability, legibility, or pedestrian priority as required by DMURS and national guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CSO2Objective CSO4Objective CS21Objective SHO6Objective TV34Section 3.6.4Section 4.7.5Objective SH08Objective TV44Table 3-3Table 3-4
Decision Document Summary
This report concerns an appeal against Wexford County Council's decision to refuse permission for 26 dwellings (20 detached and 6 semi-detached) on a 1.93-hectare greenfield site 600m east of Bridgetown village. The applicant presented the project as 'Phase 3' of a master-planned 53-unit development. The Inspector's assessment focused on the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, finding that the project fundamentally breaches the Core Strategy. The Inspector calculated that the development,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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