Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to excessive scale and poor siting relative to the host property and boundaries, alongside a critical lack of technical information regarding drainage, wastewater treatment, and compliance with minimum site size standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's scale, width, and boundary siting are considered excessive and incongruous, failing to assimilate into the rural landscape or protect neighboring residential amenities.
- There is a critical lack of technical data concerning surface water management, water supply, and the capacity of the existing effluent treatment system to handle the proposed development.
- The application fails to demonstrate compliance with mandatory minimum site size requirements for dwelling floor areas, potentially compromising public health and residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.1Section 18.12Table No. 38
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the development of an extension and alterations to an existing dwelling located at Tomnalossett, Enniscorthy Rural. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the scale and siting of the extension were deemed excessive and harmful to the character of the rural landscape and neighboring properties. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide necessary technical details regarding surface water drainage and wastewater treatment capacity, and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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