Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing policy in a coastal zone, exacerbation of ribbon development, and technical deficiencies regarding water supply and agricultural waste management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development in a sensitive coastal rural area, contrary to Objective 4.9.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need within the Coastal Zone Policy Area, particularly as they already possess a residence in the area that could be adapted.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding Irish Water connection agreements and the management of effluent/grazing for the proposed stable development, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Objective 4.9.3Section 4.9.1Table 4-6
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a fully serviced domestic dwelling at Killincooly More, Ballyvaldon. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because it would contribute to undesirable ribbon development in a sensitive coastal area and the applicant failed to prove a functional housing need under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, especially given an existing property ownership. Furthermore, technical concerns regarding public water connection and agricultural effluen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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