Core Refusal Reason
Public health hazard and environmental pollution resulting from unacceptable site intensification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The self-contained living unit constitutes an unacceptable intensification of the site's usage.
- The development may give rise to significant public health hazards and environmental pollution.
- The proposal is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Ferns area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an existing building comprising a self-contained living unit at Ferns Upper, Ferns. Wexford County Council refused the application following an assessment by the Environment Section, which determined that the development represents an unsustainable intensification of the site. The refusal is grounded in the potential for the unit to cause public health hazards and environmental pollution, rendering it inconsistent with the principles of pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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