Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to meet replacement dwelling criteria, lacked adequate wastewater treatment design, and presented traffic safety concerns due to insufficient sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and position of the new dwelling relative to the existing structure, combined with a lack of evidence regarding recent habitation, contravenes replacement dwelling policies.
- It has not been demonstrated that the proposed wastewater treatment system is suitably designed for the site characteristics and the number of bedrooms proposed.
- The development would prejudice public safety by creating a traffic hazard, as 65m sightlines and specific entrance details were not adequately demonstrated.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 13 of Section 4.3.4.1Section 18.12.1Section 18.29.3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing house and the construction of a new dwelling at Ballykilliane, Drinagh. Wexford County Council refused the application because the proposal did not comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 (as extended) regarding the scale and habitation status of replacement dwellings. Additionally, the applicant failed to prove the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system or ensure safe road access through required sightlines and fronta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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