Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority refused permission on the basis that the proposed site area of 0.17ha was below the 0.2ha minimum requirement specified in Section 8.3.1 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 for developments served by private wastewater treatment systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Inspector found that Objective TV36 of the Development Plan allows for a more flexible approach to management standards in settlements like Coolgreany to support compact growth and efficient land use.
- Technical evidence in the Site Suitability Assessment demonstrates that the site can safely accommodate a secondary wastewater treatment system in compliance with EPA Code of Practice (2021) standards despite being under 0.2ha.
- The proposed dual entrance and site layout are deemed acceptable in terms of traffic safety and visual amenity, providing 65m sightlines in both directions on the local road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3-2Section 3.6.4Objective TV36Section 8.8Section 3.8Section 6.2.5Section 8.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the subdivision of an existing residential site and boundary amendments in Coolgreany, Co. Wexford, to facilitate a new backland dwelling (the subject of a concurrent appeal). While the Planning Authority refused permission because the 0.17ha site failed the 0.2ha minimum area rule for private sewerage under Section 8.3.1 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, the Inspector recommended a grant of permission. The Inspector's rationale rested on the settlement's...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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