Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with regional road access policies, failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater disposal, and lack of justification for a second rural dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development conflicts with Objective TS74 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which restricts new residential access onto Class 2 Regional Roads.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the site can safely accommodate the disposal of effluent and wastewater generated by the dwelling.
- The proposal does not meet the 'exceptional circumstances' criteria required for an individual who has previously been granted planning permission for a rural house to build another dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS74Volume 1 Table 4.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Curraghgraigue, Ballindaggin. Wexford County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the creation of a new access point onto a protected Regional Road, the lack of technical evidence regarding the site's suitability for wastewater treatment, and the applicant's failure to justify the need for a second rural home under the specific restrictive criteria of the Wexford County Development P...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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