Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need or local links within an Area Under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is situated in a rural area designated as an Area Under Strong Urban Influence, necessitating strict adherence to rural housing criteria.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate documentation or evidence of local links to the area to justify a new rural-generated housing need.
- The proposal contravenes the rural housing policies of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022–2028 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (2005).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the retention of works to a dwelling at Clonsilla West, Ballynestragh. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that the site is located in an area under strong urban influence where specific housing need criteria must be met. As the applicant did not demonstrate sufficient local links or a rural-generated housing need, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022–2028 and national ministerial guidelines for ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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