Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with policy regarding detached residential units and insufficient information on wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal for a detached self-contained residential unit lacks the necessary justification required by Section 18.13.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan to deviate from the requirement for an attached unit.
- Insufficient evidence was provided to demonstrate that the existing effluent treatment system is suitable or has the capacity to cater for the additional loading generated by the development.
- The development as proposed would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and could potentially result in a public health hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the extension and conversion of an existing garage into a residential unit at Galbally, Ardcavan. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because it failed to justify the need for a detached unit rather than an attached one, as per Section 18.13.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. Additionally, the applicant failed to provide adequate technical details regarding the existing wastewater treatment system's capacity to handle the add...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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