Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need and non-compliance with site size, biodiversity, and utility connection standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or local linkage as required for a site within a Coastal and Distinctive landscape designation.
- The proposed development does not meet the minimum site size, floor area ratio, or biodiversity/tree planting requirements set out in the Wexford County Development Plan.
- The application lacked necessary confirmation of feasibility from Irish Water for connection to public mains, preventing a full assessment of the proposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Volume 2 Table 3-3Volume 2 Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 338.5sqm single-storey dwelling on a 0.51ha site at Galbally East, Kilpatrick. The application was refused by Wexford County Council because the applicant did not prove a functional housing need for the sensitive coastal location. Additionally, the project failed to meet technical standards regarding site-to-floor-area ratios, biodiversity set-asides, and utility connection feasibility....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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