Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate infrastructure details regarding wastewater and stormwater management, combined with poor design quality and a lack of essential residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application lacks sufficient detail regarding connections to public foul and stormwater networks and fails to address capacity concerns at the wastewater treatment plant, posing a potential public health risk.
- The proposed development exhibits poor design quality and fails to provide adequate residential amenity, specifically regarding pedestrian access, public open space, and landscaping.
- The submission is deficient in critical technical documentation, including construction and environmental management plans, and fails to comply with the standards set out in the Wexford County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.10
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the development of 7 detached houses and associated site works at Walsheslough, Rosslare. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because of insufficient information regarding drainage infrastructure and wastewater treatment capacity, which was deemed a public health hazard and premature. Furthermore, the development was found to be of substandard design quality, lacking necessary details on site layout, permeability, and public amenities, thereby...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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