Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' and technical deficiencies regarding public health and site infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a definable housing need for an additional rural house in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, particularly as they had previously been granted permission for a rural dwelling.
- The application is considered premature pending the determination of a separate application concerning site boundary changes and well relocation on an adjacent site.
- Inadequate technical information was submitted regarding the proposed foul effluent treatment system and well water supplies, rendering the development prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 12 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new domestic dwelling and garage at Pallis Lower. The local authority refused the application on three main grounds: the applicant's failure to meet the rural housing need criteria for an 'Area under Strong Urban Influence' as defined in the Wexford County Development Plan; the premature nature of the application relative to unresolved boundary and well issues on an adjacent site; and a lack of sufficient detail regarding wastewater treatment and water supply...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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