Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling fails to meet the specific design, size, and accessibility criteria required for 'downsizing' developments under the Wexford County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling exceeds the maximum floor area of 125m2 and fails to comply with the mandatory single-storey height restriction for downsizing units.
- The internal layout and accessibility requirements, including the specific room configuration of two bedrooms and a kitchen/living area, were not demonstrated in the submitted plans.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it violates the specific policy standards set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 4-6Note 4(d)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage at Ballybeg, Killinick, intended to qualify under the 'downsizing' criteria of the local planning policy. The application was refused by the local authority because the design did not adhere to the strict limitations of Table 4-6, Note 4(d) of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Specifically, the proposal failed to meet the 125m2 floor area limit, the single-storey requirement, and the necessary internal a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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