Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland and linear development that lacks sufficient technical detail regarding wastewater management and mandatory biodiversity requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an unacceptable form of backland development that is non-sequential and sets an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The proposal would exacerbate a pattern of one-off linear development, detracting from the rural character and amenities of the locality.
- The application failed to provide adequate information regarding wastewater treatment and mandatory biodiversity planting requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Objective 4.9.3Table 3-3 (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a dwelling and domestic garage at Tomadily, Marshalstown. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because it was deemed an inappropriate backland development that would contribute to undesirable linear sprawl in a rural area. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical data concerning wastewater management and did not meet the minimum 20% biodiversity planting requirement mandated by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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