Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant as it complies with Objective SH50 and Section 3.3 of the County Development Plan by providing a physically linked, appropriately scaled residential unit for a family member with demonstrated medical dependency.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is established as the applicant provided documentary evidence of familial ties and medical dependency, meeting the criteria for a family flat under the Wexford County Development Plan.
- The physical design, which includes a new 12sqm link corridor, successfully addresses the previous reason for refusal by integrating the unit with the main dwelling house.
- Impacts on residential amenity, including overlooking and loss of skyline views, are considered minimal due to the single-storey height, 10-12m separation distance, and offset orientation of windows.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 Section 3.3 Volume 2Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 Section 4.9.5 Volume 1Objective SH50Section 3.12.2 Volume 2Gorey Local Area Plan 2017-2023 (extended to 2026)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a development at 46 Hazelwood, Gorey, involving the retention of a 42.5sqm independent residential unit and permission for a 12sqm link to the existing semi-detached house. A previous application was refused because the unit was detached; this proposal seeks to remedy that by constructing a permanent internal link. The site is a 0.35ha plot in a mature housing estate. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding overlooking, drainage, and property devaluation. The Inspec...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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