Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is premature as it fails to meet the criteria for temporary accommodation under Objective SH52 and lacks a technically sound wastewater treatment strategy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application is premature because there is no active planning permission or ongoing construction to renovate the existing protected structure on-site, which is a requirement for temporary cabin usage under Objective SH52.
- The wastewater assessment is insufficient and contradictory, with a 100m discrepancy between the Site Suitability Assessment and the proposed site layout plans.
- The development is prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of clarity regarding the wastewater treatment system's capacity and location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective SH52Objective SH52(b)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the temporary use of a domestic cabin at Barnadown Lower, Gorey Rural, on a site containing a protected structure. The local authority refused the application because it failed to meet the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 criteria for temporary dwellings, as no renovation works for the main structure were permitted or underway. Additionally, significant technical errors and lack of clarity in the wastewater treatment proposals posed a risk t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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