Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need and non-compliance with biodiversity planting requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as they have previously been granted planning permission for a rural dwelling.
- The proposal does not meet the exceptional circumstances criteria for a second rural house as defined in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The application lacked necessary details regarding biodiversity planting, failing to meet the minimum 20% site area requirement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Volume 2 Table 3-3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Taulaght, Tintern. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the applicant had already received planning permission for a rural house elsewhere and failed to justify the need for another dwelling under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the application was deemed deficient due to the absence of a biodiversity planting plan, which is a mandatory requirement for 20% of th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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