Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development, exceeds domestic garage height standards, and fails to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capabilities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate a suburban pattern of linear ribbon development, detracting from the rural character and amenities of the area contrary to Objective SH43.
- The proposed domestic garage exceeds the maximum height limit of 5 meters, resulting in a detrimental visual impact and exceeding normal domestic requirements.
- The application failed to demonstrate safe effluent disposal due to inconsistent site data, rapid percolation rates (T-test <3), and insufficient soil depth above gravel layers.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Section 4.9.3Objective SH43Volume 2, Section 3.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new dwelling and domestic garage at Clonsilla East, Ballynestragh. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because it would contribute to ribbon development in a rural area, contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the proposed garage exceeded height regulations, and technical concerns were raised regarding public health, specifically the site's inability to provide adequate soil depth for wastewater treatment fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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