Core Refusal Reason
The development provides substandard residential amenity due to inadequate unit sizes and lack of essential services, while failing to demonstrate adequate water and wastewater connectivity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to meet minimum standards for apartment sizes, cycle parking, and refuse storage, which is detrimental to the amenities of future occupants.
- The proposal is contrary to the Sustainable Urban Housing Design Standards for New Apartments (2022) and specific policies of the Wexford County Development Plan.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding water and wastewater servicing, rendering the development prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.12.3 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for the subdivision of two adjoining units into apartments at Townparks, Wexford Urban No 2. The application was refused as the development provides substandard living conditions, specifically regarding room sizes and lack of cycle and refuse facilities. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure, leading the planning authority to conclude the development is contrary to proper planning ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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