Core Refusal Reason
The proposed shed significantly exceeds the maximum floor area permitted for domestic stores and utilizes external finishes that are incompatible with the existing dwelling house.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed floor area of 140 sq.m. exceeds the 80 sq.m. limit and 5m height restriction set out in Section 18.13.2 of the Wexford County Development Plan.
- The proposed external finish of steel sheeting fails to harmonize with the design and finishes of the primary dwelling house as required by local planning policy.
- The scale of the development is considered excessive for domestic purposes and would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate development in the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.2
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the erection of a domestic storage shed and associated site works at Coole, Killesk. The local authority refused permission because the 140 sq.m. structure was nearly double the size permitted under Section 18.13.2 of the Wexford County Development Plan and featured inappropriate steel cladding. Furthermore, the Planning Authority indicated that the scale and existing site conditions suggested a commercial rather than domestic use, necessitating a different application ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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