Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development exceeds the maximum height and floor area standards for domestic garages and home offices as set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed ridge height of the structure exceeds the 5m maximum limit permitted for garages and stores under the development plan.
- The floor area of the proposed home office exceeds the 15sqm maximum threshold allowed for such developments.
- The inclusion of a first-floor element for the office space is contrary to the requirement that home offices must be single-storey in nature.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 2 Section 3.2Section 5.4.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a garage, workshop, and home office at Askamore, Ballybeg. The application was refused because the scale and design of the structure failed to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Specifically, the building exceeded the 80sqm/5m height limit for garages and the 15sqm/single-storey limit for home offices, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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