Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed on public health grounds regarding wastewater treatment, non-compliance with rural housing need criteria in a 'Strong Urban Influence' area, and excessive floor area relative to the site size.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site's poor percolation rates and inadequate separation distances between wells and treatment systems pose a significant risk to public health and the environment.
- The applicant has not established a definable local linkage or functional need to reside in this 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed dwelling's floor area exceeds the maximum permissible size for the subject site, violating established development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table No. 12Section 4.3.3.2Objective RH01Section 18.12.2Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 (as extended)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Garryvadden, Castle Talbot. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the site could safely accommodate wastewater treatment due to poor soil conditions and proximity to water sources. Furthermore, the site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where the applicant failed to prove a local housing need, and the scale of the building was ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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