Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing need criteria, exacerbation of ribbon development, public health risks from inadequate wastewater disposal, traffic safety hazards, and negative visual impact on the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would constitute an undesirable exacerbation of ribbon development and the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the County Development Plan.
- The site exhibits poor subsoil permeability and the submitted wastewater assessment provided insufficient clarity, posing a significant risk to public health.
- The proposed access point on a road bend lacks the required 65m sightlines, creating a traffic hazard, and would necessitate the extensive removal of natural hedgerows to the detriment of 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 sought outline planning permission for a serviced dwelling at Hilltown, Ballymitty. Wexford County Council refused the proposal on multiple grounds, primarily noting that it would contribute to an unsustainable pattern of linear ribbon development in a rural area without a demonstrated housing need. Additionally, the application failed to prove that the site could safely manage wastewater due to poor soil conditions and provided inadequate technical data. Finally, the developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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