Core Refusal Reason
The proposed structure significantly exceeds the maximum floor area and height standards for domestic garages/stores, coupled with a lack of technical information regarding wastewater, heritage value, and intended use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed structure's floor area of 167 sqm and ridge height of 6.1m exceed the maximum limits of 80 sqm and 5m respectively, resulting in a detrimental visual impact and non-compliance with domestic requirements.
- The application failed to provide sufficient technical clarity regarding wastewater assessment and the specific intended use of the proposed home office.
- Insufficient documentation was submitted to assess the heritage significance of the existing structure, leading to concerns that a vernacular building might be lost through demolition.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of part of an existing dwelling and the construction of an ancillary structure at Littletown/Moortown Great, Tomhaggard. Wexford County Council refused the application because the proposed building's scale and height were more than double the permitted standards for domestic garages under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the refusal was based on a lack of critical information concerning public health (wastewater), the potential ver...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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