Core Refusal Reason
The development involves an oversized outbuilding functioning as a self-contained unit built over a required percolation area, alongside an unjustified additional entrance lacking sightline documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The garage and office structure exceeds the 80sqm floor area and 5m height limits for domestic outbuildings and appears to be an unauthorized self-contained unit.
- The additional site entrance lacks necessary sightline data and justification, leading to unnecessary roadside boundary alterations in conflict with transport and design policies.
- The development contravenes a previous planning condition (20150697) as the garage was built over the required percolation area, which is prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2Objective TS78 of Volume ISection 6.2.6 of Volume IISection 2.9 of Volume II
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention permission for an additional site entrance at Garryvaddenbeg, Castle Ellis, but was refused due to multiple non-compliances regarding an existing large-scale outbuilding and site access. The 'Garage, Stores and Office' structure was found to exceed Wexford County Development Plan standards for domestic outbuildings and appeared to function as a self-contained unit. Additionally, the structure was built over a previously mandated percolation area, violating public...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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