20250251

Permission for the erection of 2 no. two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling houses,

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate wastewater treatment capacity and non-compliance with development plan standards for ancillary structures.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is premature due to a deficiency in the Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant and fails to demonstrate sufficient capacity to comply with environmental and public health regulations.
  • The proposed wastewater discharge would result in non-compliance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, making the project contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
  • The shed structure exceeds the maximum height and floor area limits for domestic garages, resulting in a detrimental visual impact and non-compliance with specific County Development Plan standards.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.2 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the erection of two four-bedroom, two-storey houses at Walsheslough, Rosslare. The application was refused primarily because the existing wastewater infrastructure in Rosslare Strand is insufficient to cater for the development, rendering the proposal premature and a risk to public health. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that a shed structure on-site exceeded the height and area limitations set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, creating an...
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