Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing policy regarding housing need and unaddressed flood risk associated with a marlhole on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is prone to localized flooding linked to an existing marlhole, and the absence of a flood risk assessment makes the development prejudicial to public health.
- The applicant has already had their housing need met and fails to comply with the rural housing policy for Areas Under Strong Urban Pressure as defined in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and at variance with specific local planning policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 4-6Definition 4. (d)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline planning permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Gardamus Great, Mayglass. The application was refused because the applicant did not satisfy the rural housing criteria for an Area Under Strong Urban Pressure, as their housing need was deemed already met. Furthermore, the local authority identified significant flood risks associated with a marlhole on the site which were not addressed by a flood risk assessment, rendering the proposal a risk to public health ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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