Core Refusal Reason
The proposed domestic store significantly exceeds the maximum floor area limits set by the County Development Plan and lacks sufficient technical detail regarding public health and site drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The total floor area of 261.9 sqm is more than triple the 80 sqm limit for domestic stores, representing an excessive scale that is not ancillary to the main dwelling.
- The large size of the structure, when combined with the existing dwelling house, would result in a detrimental visual impact on the surrounding landscape.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the location of septic tanks and watercourses, making the development potentially prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.2
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention and completion of a domestic store at Marshalstown. The local authority refused the proposal because the structure's floor area of 261.9 sqm vastly exceeds the 80 sqm maximum stipulated in Section 18.13.2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. Furthermore, the scale was deemed excessive for domestic requirements and visually intrusive. The refusal was also based on a lack of technical data concerning the site's watercourse and septic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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