Core Refusal Reason
The development exceeds the maximum floor area for domestic sheds and lacks adequate surface water management proposals.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The cumulative floor area of 335 sqm significantly exceeds the 80 sqm maximum limit for domestic garages and stores as defined in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant's justification for the storage and repair of 14 classic cars and a campervan is considered unsubstantiated and constitutes an overdevelopment of the site.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate adequate surface water management or the integration of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and nature-based solutions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2Objective GI01
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of three sheds with a total floor area of 335 sqm at Clologe, Balloughter, intended for the storage and repair of classic cars. The local authority refused the proposal as the structures far exceed the 80 sqm size limit for domestic ancillary buildings set out in the Wexford County Development Plan. Additionally, the development was deemed an overdevelopment of the site, and the applicant failed to provide sufficient details regarding surface w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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