Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy regarding exceptional circumstances for a second dwelling, exceeding floor area limits for downsizing, and lack of biodiversity planting details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the exceptional circumstances required to justify a second rural dwelling, having previously been granted planning permission for a house in the area under reference 20000447.
- The proposed dwelling size of 136.9 sqm exceeds the maximum 125 sqm threshold permitted for downsizing as defined in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The application lacked a biodiversity tree or shrub planting proposal, failing to meet the mandatory requirement of dedicating 20% of the site area to biodiversity use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Table 3-3 (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Boley, Tintern. The application was refused by Wexford County Council as the applicant did not meet the criteria for a second rural dwelling, having already received permission for one previously. Additionally, the proposed house size exceeded the specific limits set for downsizing, and the submission failed to provide the required biodiversity planting plans, making the development contrary to the Wexford County De...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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