Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy, specifically regarding ribbon development, public health risks from wastewater management, traffic safety hazards, and failure to demonstrate a local housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to a suburbanised rural form and detracting from the area's character.
- The site exhibits poor subsoil permeability and insufficient wastewater data, posing a significant risk to public health and groundwater quality.
- The proposed access creates a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines on a bend, while the necessary removal of extensive hedgerows would negatively impact visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Objective 4.9.3Volume 2, Objective 6.2.6Volume 2, Section 2.9.1Volume 1, Table 4.6
Decision Document Summary
This application for outline planning permission sought to erect a serviced dwelling in the rural area of Hilltown, Ballymitty. Wexford County Council refused the application on six grounds, primarily citing that the development would constitute undesirable ribbon development and that the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed prejudicial to public health due to drainage concerns and was considered a traffic hazard because of poor sight...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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