Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy, exacerbation of ribbon development, and lack of clarity regarding site ownership and water infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of local residency or compliance with rural housing policy for Coastal Landscape Areas as required by the Wexford County Development Plan.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to an undesirable suburban form of linear development that detracts from the rural character of the area.
- The application contained significant procedural and technical deficiencies, including conflicting information regarding site ownership and the lack of a feasible, independent connection to the public water mains.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 4-6Volume 1, Section 4.9.3Objective SH43
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new two-bedroom dwelling at Ballydungan, Kilscoran. The application was refused by the Planning Authority because the applicant did not demonstrate a 10-year local residency link to the Coastal Landscape Area. Furthermore, the development was deemed to constitute ribbon development in violation of Objective SH43. Technical issues regarding unverified site ownership and the lack of a confirmed, independent water connection from Irish Water also contributed to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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