Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local social or economic need for a dwelling in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to meet the specific housing need criteria required for development within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as set out in the Wexford County Development Plan and national guidelines.
- The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and the intensification of a suburban pattern of housing in a rural area.
- The proposal would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services and infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the erection of a fully serviced new dwelling house at Mullanour, Rathaspick, a rural location in close proximity to Wexford Town. The site is situated within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where residential development is restricted to those with a demonstrated local social or economic need. The local authority refused the application because the applicant did not satisfy these criteria, concluding that the development would lead to unsustainable r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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