Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable social or economic housing need to reside in a rural 'Area Under Stronger Urban Influence', which contravenes Objective SH44 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant fails to satisfy the social functional need criteria as they have not lived full-time in the local rural area for the mandatory minimum of 7 years.
- The applicant has not demonstrated any functional economic need, such as a requirement to live near a rural resource-based business like agriculture or horticulture.
- The proposal is contrary to the settlement location policies of the Wexford County Development Plan, which requires different applicants seeking to complete unfinished houses to meet the same rural housing need criteria as new builds.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Table 4.6Section 4.9.1Section 4.9.2Objective SH44
Decision Document Summary
The application relates to the retention and completion of a partially built dwelling at Knocknoran, Kilmore, originally granted permission in 2000. The site is a 0.26-hectare plot containing a structure built to eave level, which the Inspector considers 'substantial' works. The applicant, currently residing in Dublin, argued that personal health issues, accidents, and the recession delayed the project started in 2005. However, under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, the site is des...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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