Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate wastewater treatment capacity, inappropriate design resembling a separate dwelling, and significant flood risk concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing effluent treatment system lacks the capacity to handle the additional load from the proposed extension, posing a risk to public health.
- The architectural design of the extension creates the appearance of a second independent dwelling, violating specific development plan policies regarding house extensions.
- The site's location in a flood-prone area risks the failure of the wastewater percolation system, potentially leading to surface water contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for an extension to a dwelling house in Sallystown, Killinick. The local authority refused the development primarily because the existing wastewater infrastructure is insufficient for the increased scale, and the site is situated in a flood risk zone which could lead to environmental contamination. Furthermore, the design was deemed inappropriate as it resembled a separate residential unit rather than a subordinate extension, conflicting with the Wexford County...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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