Core Refusal Reason
Overdevelopment of a restricted site with an incongruous extension and inadequate wastewater treatment separation distances.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed total floor area of 403.1sqm on a 0.31ha site constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted rural location.
- The scale and form of the extension are considered inappropriate and incongruous when viewed in context with the existing dwelling.
- The domestic waste water treatment system fails to meet the mandatory EPA Code of Practice separation distances due to the restricted nature of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4 Extensions to Dwelling Houses of Volume II of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the partial demolition and substantial extension of an existing dwelling at Caim, Killoughrum, resulting in a large-scale residence of 403.1sqm. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the development represents overdevelopment of a 0.31ha site and is architecturally incompatible with the original structure. Additionally, the restricted site size prevents the wastewater treatment system from complying with EPA separation standards, posing a risk to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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