Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate rural housing need and inadequate wastewater treatment information for a temporary dwelling in a restricted rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding the existing foul effluent treatment and drainage systems to ensure public health safety.
- The development violates specific standards for modular and pre-fabricated homes which require independent wastewater and water supply systems.
- The applicant did not demonstrate a functional or social need to reside in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, contrary to rural housing policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.6Section 4.9.1Table 4.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought a five-year temporary retention of a temporary dwelling at Coolamain, Edermine. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. The local authority refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a local housing need, the proposal lacked adequate details on wastewater management, and it did not comply with specific modular housing requirements regarding independent services....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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