Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient technical documentation regarding the protected structure and wastewater services, compounded by inaccurate public notices that failed to describe the retention elements and the proposed new wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary technical documentation, including an Architectural Conservation Report and a site-specific assessment of water and wastewater arrangements.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding the existing and future use of outbuildings on the site to allow for a comprehensive planning assessment.
- The public notices and application title are legally inadequate as they do not accurately describe the development, which includes the retention of existing works and the provision of a new wastewater treatment system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved alterations to a protected structure and associated site works at Coolcots, Wexford Rural. The Planning Authority refused the application because the submitted documentation lacked essential conservation and engineering reports required to assess the impact on the heritage asset and public health. Crucially, the application was deemed invalid in its description, as it failed to notify the public that the development actually sought retention of existing internal alterations...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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