Core Refusal Reason
Failure to justify the need for a detached self-contained unit and lack of technical information regarding wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for the necessity of a detached residential unit as required by the Development Plan.
- The design, siting, and separation of the proposed unit prevent it from being functionally re-integrated into the primary dwelling once the specific need ceases.
- Inadequate technical data was submitted concerning the existing wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a self-contained dwelling unit at Ballynastraw, Ballyhuskard. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily because it failed to meet the criteria set out in Section 18.13.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 regarding detached ancillary units. Specifically, the applicant did not demonstrate a clear need for a detached structure, nor did the design allow for future re-integration into the main house. Furthermore, the lack of inform...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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