Core Refusal Reason
The application lacked sufficient technical detail regarding site access, wastewater management, and surface water drainage, failing to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the legal planning status of the existing car park access and provided inadequate sightlines for the proposed development.
- The proposed use of a holding tank for effluent treatment and the lack of robust surface water attenuation and spill interception measures are environmentally unacceptable.
- Insufficient operational information was provided regarding the business model, staffing, and visitor arrangements, leading to non-compliance with regional development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.7.3, Volume 2 – Development Management Manual, Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the change of use of an existing car park in Killann to a motor home facility. Wexford County Council refused the application primarily due to a lack of technical information and poor infrastructure planning. Key issues included the unconfirmed planning status of the existing access, substandard sightlines, and unacceptable wastewater management proposals involving a holding tank. Additionally, the absence of surface water drainage details and business operatio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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