Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need or exceptional circumstances for a dwelling in a sensitive Coastal Zone and Area under Strong Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the exceptional circumstances required for a rural house within a designated Coastal Zone and landscape.
- The proposal does not meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need in an area identified as being under strong urban influence.
- The development is contrary to national policy objectives and local development plan standards regarding sustainable rural housing and coastal protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Objective SH39Objective CZM84
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Kiltennell, Courtown. The site is situated within a sensitive Coastal Zone and an area under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or provide exceptional justification for development in a coastal landscape, making the proposal contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and National Policy Objective 19....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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