Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an inappropriate commercial development in an unserviced rural area that fails to align with rural-related activity policies, involves unauthorised existing structures, and presents significant traffic and public health concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered inappropriate in scale for a rural area and does not relate to agriculture, horticulture, or other rural resources as required by Objective ED49.
- The proposal is premature pending the regularisation of existing unauthorised commercial storage units on the site, which prevents a full assessment of cumulative impacts.
- The project poses a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and road width, while also lacking sufficient detail on waste management and foul sewer infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ED49 of Volume 1 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the erection of a single-storey commercial storage structure at Ballyscartin, Courtown. The local authority refused permission because the development is not a rural-based activity and is located in an unserviced area, contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan. Additionally, the presence of existing unauthorised storage units on-site made the application premature, and the developer failed to prove that the local road network could safely accommodate the traffic or t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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