Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify the need for a detached living unit (granny flat) and lack of technical evidence regarding water and sewerage connections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary written agreements from Irish Water or technical specifications for private pumping infrastructure and third-party consents.
- The proposal does not comply with the requirement that ancillary living units should normally be attached to the existing dwelling on-site.
- No clear justification was provided to demonstrate why a detached unit is necessary, making the development contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan and proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.3.3Section 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house at Maudlins, New Ross Rural, intended for use as a detached living unit or granny flat. The local authority refused the application because the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of technical feasibility for water and sewer connections, nor did they justify why the unit should be detached rather than attached to the main residence. Consequently, the development was found to be in breach of Section 18.3.3 and 18.13.3...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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