Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate site suitability regarding groundwater protection and failure to establish a genuine rural housing need in a 'stronger rural area'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a revised site layout identifying all wells within 100 metres of the proposed percolation area, which is critical given the highly permeable nature of the in-situ subsoil.
- The submission lacked sufficient detail regarding the applicant's previous property ownership, failing to establish a functional housing need within a designated 'stronger rural area' as required by policy.
- The proposed development fails to satisfy the necessary site suitability and technical considerations mandated by the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the erection of a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Grovemill, Limerick. The site is situated within a 'stronger rural area' as defined by the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. The application was refused because the applicant did not adequately address technical concerns regarding the impact of the wastewater system on nearby wells in an area of highly permeable subsoil. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a loca...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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