Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with policy requirements for a self-contained residential unit, specifically regarding justification of need, design appropriateness, and wastewater capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification or medical evidence to support the need for a detached self-contained unit for a family member as required by policy.
- The proposed architectural changes, including increased roof height and first-floor windows, would create the impression of a second dwelling, negatively impacting the rural character.
- No technical report was submitted to confirm that the existing wastewater treatment system has the capacity to handle the combined effluent load of the main house and the new unit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the conversion and extension of a domestic garage into a fully serviced residential unit at Cullentra, Cahore. The local authority refused permission as the application did not satisfy the requirements of Section 18.13.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019, citing a lack of evidence regarding the applicant's daughter's situation or medical grounds. Additionally, the scale and design of the extensions were considered injurious to the rural character by appearing...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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