Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing policy regarding permanent residency/occupancy and failure to demonstrate safe road access via required sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal for staff accommodation does not meet the rural housing policy criteria for permanent residences in a Structurally Weak Rural Area, which requires applicants to have never owned a rural dwelling and commit to a 10-year occupancy agreement.
- In the absence of an identified permanent resident, the development would contribute to random rural encroachment and militate against the preservation of the rural environment and efficient infrastructure provision.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 65m sightlines measured 3m back from the roadside edge, making the development contrary to road safety standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Volume 6, Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling in Ballycarney, Wexford, intended for staff accommodation. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because it failed to satisfy the rural housing policy for a Structurally Weak Rural Area, which restricts new housing to individuals who will use the dwelling as their permanent residence for at least 10 years. Furthermore, the development was deemed a risk to road safety as it did not achieve the 65m sightlines required by Objecti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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