Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission (upholding the Planning Authority's decision) because the principle of a rural house on the site was established by previous permissions, and the proposed completion of works, including the entrance design and wastewater treatment system, was found to be in accordance with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and current environmental standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a rural dwelling on this site is firmly established due to the extensive planning history and the partially completed state of the structure allowed under a previous, now lapsed, permission.
- Technical issues relating to sightlines and the wastewater treatment system have been adequately addressed through revised site suitability reports and third-party consent for off-site hedge maintenance.
- The proposed development would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the area, would not result in a traffic hazard, and represents proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4 Sustainable Housing4.9 Housing in the Open CountrysideObjective SH39Objective SH41Objective SH42Objective SH45Chapter 8 TransportationObjective TS78Section 2.9.1 Roadside Boundaries in Rural AreasSection 6.2.6 Siting and Design of Access / Egress Points
Decision Document Summary
This report evaluates a third-party appeal against Wexford County Council's decision to grant retention and completion permission for a 197.3sqm two-storey house at Ballyadam, Co. Wexford. The site is located in a rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' and contains a dwelling currently built to ridge level. The Inspector notes that while the original permission (PA 20110805) lapsed in 2020, the principle of development is established. The primary grounds of appeal involved disputes over site ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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