Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to public health risks from potential wastewater system failure, the lack of justification for a detached unit that cannot be re-integrated into the main dwelling, and its negative impact on the sensitive rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an undue intensification of residential use that poses a high probability of wastewater system failure, resulting in public health hazards and environmental pollution.
- The applicant failed to justify the provision of a detached unit over an extension, resulting in a structure that cannot be functionally re-integrated into the main house once the medical need ceases.
- The design and siting of the structure exacerbate linear development patterns and detract from the character of the sensitive Uplands landscape, while also failing to meet minimum floor area requirements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.3Section 18.12Table No. 38
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an existing granny flat and domestic store at Knocknalour, Kilrush. The local authority refused the proposal on four grounds, primarily citing concerns over public health and environmental pollution due to the intensification of the site's wastewater capacity. Additionally, the development was found to contravene Wexford County Development Plan policies regarding ancillary residential units, as the detached nature of the structure was not s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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