Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing residency requirements for 'Distinctive Landscapes' and insufficient information regarding water supply and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the mandatory 10-year residency within the 'Slievenagorea' Distinctive Landscape required for development in this highly sensitive area.
- The proposal is at variance with the Rural Housing policy set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding Distinctive Landscapes.
- Inadequate information was submitted concerning the location of local wells and the lack of a formal agreement from Irish Water, rendering the project prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.1Table 4-6Volume 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced single-storey dwelling at Slievenagorea, Ballyhuskard, a site located within a designated 'Distinctive Landscape' characterized by high sensitivity. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not meet the specific 10-year local residency criteria required for such sensitive rural areas under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the development posed a risk to pub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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