Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need, exacerbation of ribbon development, and non-compliance with domestic garage design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate evidence of rural linkage or a functional housing need required for development within a designated Stronger Rural Area.
- The proposal would result in an undesirable extension of ribbon development, contributing to a suburbanised pattern of growth that detracts from the rural character and amenities of the area.
- The design and scale of the proposed domestic garage do not meet the specific policy requirements for ancillary structures as defined in the current County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Volume 1 Objective 4.9.3Volume 2 Section 3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and associated services at Corragh, Moyacomb. The Planning Authority refused the application on three grounds: the lack of a demonstrated local rural housing need in a Stronger Rural Area, the creation of unsustainable ribbon development that negatively impacts the rural landscape, and the failure of the garage design to adhere to development plan standards. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford Coun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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