Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and lack of evidence regarding public water connection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant's housing need is already deemed satisfied under a previous planning reference (018850), providing insufficient justification for an additional dwelling in a high-pressure rural area.
- The proposal is contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 and national Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines due to its location in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The application failed to provide necessary evidence of an agreement with Irish Water for connection to the public water main, precluding a full technical assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3Table no. 12
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling at Shelmaliere Commons, Carrick, within a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The local authority refused the application primarily because the applicant had already met their housing need through a prior planning grant, making the current proposal an unjustified addition to an area under immense development pressure. Additionally, the lack of formal confirmation regarding public water supply connection meant t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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