Core Planning Reasoning
Recommendation to grant permission: The applicant demonstrated a compliance with the criteria for rural housing need (local linkage) under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and National Policy Objective 19. Technical issues regarding traffic safety and site services were resolved to the satisfaction of the Inspector.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant meets the demonstrable social or economic need to reside in this rural area under 'Strong Urban Influence' in accordance with local and national planning policies.
- Proposed sightline visibility of 65 metres can be achieved within the site frontage without requiring the consent of adjoining landowners, ensuring no traffic hazard is created.
- The design and scale of the dwelling, garage, and stables are appropriate for the site context and will not result in adverse visual impacts or injury to the amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Level 5 Small Villages Category 1Volume 1 Chapter 4 (Sustainable Housing)Section 4.6 (Locations for future housing)Section 4.9 (Housing in the Open Countryside)Section 4.9.1 (Single (One-Off) Rural Housing Policy)Table 4-6 (Criteria for One-Off Rural Housing)Volume 7 (Landscape Character - Lowlands)Volume 2 (Development Management Standards)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the erection of a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and stables on a 1.44-hectare site in Ballysimon, near Monagear, County Wexford. The site is located in a rural area designated as under 'Strong Urban Influence.' While the Planning Authority granted permission, a third-party appeal was lodged primarily concerning traffic safety and the attainment of sightlines. The Inspector's assessment confirmed the applicant's local rural housing need under Table 4-6 of the Develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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