Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and non-compliance with technical site standards and traffic safety requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a definable social or economic linkage to the rural area as required for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed access provides inadequate sightlines and would necessitate the removal of natural hedgerows, resulting in a traffic hazard and loss of visual amenity.
- The development fails to meet mandatory standards for site size, floor area ratio, biodiversity set-asides, and proof of water connection feasibility.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9Table 4.6Section 2.9.1 of Volume 2Section 3.1.2 of Volume 2Table 3-3 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a detached dwelling at Castlesow, Artramon, a location designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused as the applicant did not establish a functional or social need to reside in the countryside. Furthermore, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 due to substandard sightlines on a narrow road, non-compliance with minimum site size and biodiversity requirements, and the abse...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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