Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need/linkage and lack of technical information regarding water services and drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate rural linkage or housing need as they reside outside the required 7km radius specified in the development plan.
- A lack of confirmation from Irish Water regarding the feasibility of connecting to public mains prevented a full assessment of the proposal.
- Insufficient information was provided to clarify surface water management proposals and the treatment of the existing drainage ditch on site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a fully serviced detached dwelling house in Horetown, Killinick. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority as the applicant failed to satisfy the rural housing policy requirements concerning local linkage and housing need within a 7km radius. Furthermore, the application lacked essential technical documentation, including feasibility correspondence from Irish Water and detailed surface water drainage plans, rendering the development contrary to the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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