Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with development plan standards for self-contained residential units and inadequate separation distance to the wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension exceeds the maximum allowable accommodation for a self-contained residential unit by adding a large utility and pantry to the existing permitted layout.
- The scale and design of the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the streetscape and the residential amenity of the surrounding area.
- The development reduces the separation distance between the dwelling and the polishing filter to less than 10m, violating EPA Code of Practice standards and posing a public health hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.13.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a utility and pantry extension to an existing parent flat at Barnahask, Ardcolm. The application was refused by the Planning Authority as the additional rooms exceeded the maximum provision for family flats defined in Section 18.13.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019. Additionally, the extension's proximity to the existing wastewater treatment system failed to meet the mandatory 10m separation distance required by the EPA, representing a r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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