Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant because the applicant demonstrated a legitimate social need to reside in the rural area under Strong Urban Influence, and the proposal was deemed acceptable in terms of traffic safety, visual amenity, and public health compliance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant complies with Category A rural housing policy for areas under Strong Urban Influence, having lived in the local area for more than 7 years and demonstrating a social need to live near family members on family-owned land.
- The proposed dwelling is appropriately designed and located within a 'Lowlands' landscape character area which has the capacity to absorb such development without detrimental visual impact.
- The proposed site access, traffic safety measures, and wastewater treatment systems (Tricel Nova and sand polishing filter) are technically sound and meet the requirements of the EPA Code of Practice and the Planning Authority.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 4.9 Single rural housingTable 4-6 Criteria for One-Off Rural HousingFigure 3-1 Core Strategy MapMap 1 Rural Area TypesMap 7.1 Landscape CharacterisationSection 47 of the Planning and Development Act 2000
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a part-single/part-two-storey dwelling (177sqm) and domestic garage on a 0.40ha site in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' in Co. Wexford. The site is currently agricultural land with low dwelling density. The Planning Authority's decision to grant was appealed by a third party citing concerns over traffic safety, flooding, and design. The Inspector's report focuses on Rural Housing Policy, concluding that the applicant meets resi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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