Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify the demolition of a vernacular dwelling and lack of evidence regarding rural housing need, local linkage, and the requirement for a self-contained unit.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of a vernacular dwelling and its replacement on a different site were not adequately justified under the current development plan.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to prove rural linkage, housing need, or the specific necessity for an attached self-contained unit for a family member.
- The proposal contravenes specific rural housing objectives and criteria set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9Section 4.9.4Section 4.9.5Table 4.6Table 4.7Objective SH39Objective SH47Objective SH50
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing vernacular dwelling and outbuilding at Knockadawk, Ford, to be replaced by a new rural dwelling on a separate site. The Planning Authority refused the application because the proposal failed to satisfy the requirements of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding the preservation of vernacular structures and the strict criteria for rural housing. Specifically, the applicant did not demonstrate a sufficient local rural need or l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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