Core Refusal Reason
The proposed storage shed significantly exceeds the maximum floor area permitted for domestic garages under the County Development Plan, resulting in an excessive scale and detrimental visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed floor area of 162sqm is double the maximum 80sqm limit permitted for domestic garages and stores under Section 18.13.2 of the County Development Plan.
- The scale of the structure is considered to be in excess of normal domestic requirements and fails to remain ancillary to the main use of the dwelling house.
- The large size of the shed, when combined with the impact of the existing dwelling, would result in a detrimental visual impact on the surrounding area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 162sqm storage shed for vintage cars at Killowen Lower, Kilgorman. The application was refused by the local authority as the structure's size is double the maximum floor area allowed for domestic stores under the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. The planning authority concluded that the shed was not ancillary to the domestic use of the site and that its excessive scale would cause a negative visual impact, thereby conflicting with proper planning an...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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