Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to public health risks from potential wastewater system failure, lack of justification for a detached residential unit, and negative impacts on a sensitive rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The intensification of residential use on the site creates a high probability of wastewater system failure, posing a significant risk to public health and the environment.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for a detached unit as required by the County Development Plan, particularly as the structure cannot be functionally re-integrated into the main dwelling.
- The design and siting of the structure represent incongruous development that exacerbates linear patterns and detracts from the character of the sensitive rural Uplands landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.3Section 18.12
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 primarily because the intensification of use on the site was deemed a public health hazard due to the risk of environmental pollution from system failure. Additionally, the development failed to meet the criteria of the Wexford County Development Plan regarding detached residential units, as it lacked sufficient justification and was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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