Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an overriding economic functional need for a rural dwelling in a sensitive Coastal Zone and the creation of undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an overriding economic functional need to reside permanently in the specific Coastal Zone and highly sensitive landscape.
- The proposed development would constitute ribbon development, exacerbating a suburban form of linear development within a rural area.
- The project would detract from the amenities and rural character of the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.1Table 4-6Volume 1 Section 4.9Volume 1 Objective 4.9.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a fully serviced dwelling house at Hill of Sea/Maytown, Kilscoran. Wexford County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicant did not establish a functional economic need to live in the Coastal Zone Policy Area as required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028; second, the development was deemed to constitute ribbon development. The planning authority concluded that the proposal would negatively impact the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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