Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need and the creation of undesirable ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to meet the local rural housing need criteria for an area under 'Strong Urban Influence' due to their long-term residence in a 'Larger Town'.
- The proposed dwelling would constitute ribbon development, representing the fifth house within a 250m stretch, thereby creating an undesirable infill site.
- The development would exacerbate a suburban form of linear development, detracting from the rural character and amenities of the area contrary to sustainable development principles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table No. 4-6Volume 1 Section 4.9.3Objective SH40Objective SH43
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a fully serviced dwelling and shared entrance at Commons or Newtown, New Ross Rural. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need as required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 for areas under strong urban influence. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the project would result in ribbon development, intensifying a suburban-style linear pattern that undermin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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