Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence', coupled with inadequate technical details on wastewater and concerns over housing density.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a definable housing need for an additional rural dwelling in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence', particularly in light of a previous planning grant (Ref: 20080245).
- The submission lacked sufficient information regarding foul effluent treatment and well water supplies, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
- The development would result in an undesirable concentration of one-off housing, which would negatively impact the rural character and amenities of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Table 12
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a new domestic dwelling and garage at Pallis Lower. The local authority refused permission on three main grounds: the applicant's failure to meet rural housing need criteria under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 (specifically Table 12), the lack of technical data concerning wastewater treatment and water supply, and the potential for the project to contribute to an over-concentration of one-off dwellings. The decision emphasizes the nee...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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