Core Refusal Reason
The detached unit fails to comply with policy requirements that self-contained family units must be attached to the main dwelling with internal access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The unit seeking retention is detached from the primary residence, which directly contravenes the Wexford County Development Plan's requirement for such units to be attached.
- The development lacks the mandatory internal access door connecting the unit to the main dwelling house.
- The proposal is deemed contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Drimagh area due to its non-compliance with established residential policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3 Self-contained Residential Unit for a Family MemberVolume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the amendment of condition no. 8 of a previous permission to allow for a detached residential unit at Drimagh, Rosslare. The local authority refused the proposal because the structure is a standalone unit rather than an integrated extension. Under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, self-contained units for family members must be physically attached to the main house and accessible via an internal door, a standard which this detached development fails to meet....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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