Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to justify the permanent retention of multiple mobile homes, lacks evidence of water infrastructure feasibility, and provides insufficient ecological assessment regarding a nearby Special Area of Conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate overriding exceptional circumstances for the permanent retention of two mobile homes, which contravenes specific Wexford County Development Plan objectives and sets an undesirable precedent.
- The absence of a confirmation of feasibility from Irish Water regarding public mains connection prevented the planning authority from conducting a full assessment of the development's sustainability.
- Due to the lack of a Natura Impact Statement or AA Screening Report, the potential for significant adverse effects on the Cahore Poles & Sand Dunes SAC cannot be excluded.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Section 3.6Objective SH52
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of an existing chalet and mobile home at Cahore. The local authority refused the development primarily because the applicant did not provide sufficient justification for two permanent mobile homes on a single site, violating local residential density and housing policies. Furthermore, the application was deemed incomplete and potentially harmful to the environment due to the lack of confirmed water connection feasibility and the absence of requ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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