Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage exceeds the size and height limitations for domestic stores, resembles a second dwelling unit, and lacks sufficient wastewater assessment information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structure exceeds the 80sqm floor area and 5m height limits for domestic garages, making it non-compliant with the Wexford County Development Plan.
- The design and scale of the building create the appearance of a second self-contained dwelling rather than an ancillary domestic store, which is incongruous with its context.
- The application lacks sufficient technical clarity regarding wastewater assessment, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a garage/store with an extended pitched roof at Ballymore Demense, Ballymore. The local authority refused the application primarily because the structure's two-storey nature and excessive floor area exceeded the standards for domestic ancillary buildings set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the design resembled a separate dwelling unit and that the applicant failed to provide adequate wast...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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