Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to integrate with the existing streetscape character and lacked sufficient technical information regarding foul sewer infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The position and scale of the proposed two-storey dwelling would negatively impact the character of the area and fail to integrate into the street scene.
- The development is contrary to the specific infill housing standards and objectives of the Wexford Town & Environs Development Plan.
- The applicant provided insufficient information and lacked Irish Water consent regarding the potential impact on the existing foul sewer line, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.08.10 Infill Housing of the Wexford Town & Environs Development Plan 2009-2015 (extended)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a fully serviced two-storey dwelling house at Townparks, Wexford Rural. The local authority refused permission on two primary grounds: first, that the design and placement of the house were incompatible with the established character and streetscape of the area; and second, that the applicant failed to demonstrate how the development would protect existing foul sewer infrastructure or secure the necessary consent from Irish Water, rendering the projec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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