Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing residency criteria, the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area, and the lack of evidence regarding water connection feasibility.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development, creating an undesirable suburban form that detracts from the rural character and amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of a 10-year residency in the locality, failing to meet the specific rural housing policy requirements for the Coastal Zone Policy Area.
- In the absence of confirmation of feasibility from Irish Water for a public mains connection, the planning authority could not fully assess the sustainability of the proposed development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 4.9.3Section 4.9.1Table 4-6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and associated works at Tomnamuck, Ballygarrett. The local authority refused the application because it would contribute to unsustainable linear ribbon development and failed to meet the 'local need' criteria required for the Coastal Zone Policy Area under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the application was deemed incomplete due to the lack of necessary correspondence from Irish Water regarding the feasibili...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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