Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need and non-compliance with biodiversity planting requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate evidence of rural linkage or housing need as mandated by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposal lacked a biodiversity planting plan to meet the mandatory requirement of 20% of the site area dedicated to tree or shrub planting.
- The development is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Ramstown, Fethard area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Volume 2 Table 3-3
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention, completion, and alteration of a partly built structure at Ramstown, Fethard. The local authority refused the proposal on two main grounds: first, the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need or linkage to the area in accordance with Volume 1 Table 4.6 of the Wexford County Development Plan. Second, the application failed to provide technical details for a biodiversity planting scheme required to cover 20% of the site area, r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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