Core Refusal Reason
The storage building exceeds the maximum floor area and height limitations for domestic ancillary structures as defined in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure exceeds the 80 sqm floor area and 5m height limits prescribed for domestic garages and stores.
- The scale of the building is deemed to be in excess of normal domestic requirements and is not considered ancillary to the main dwelling house.
- The proposal is contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of an unauthorised storage building at Ballytegan, Gorey Rural. The local authority refused the proposal because the structure's dimensions and scale violate Section 3.2 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Specifically, the building exceeds the maximum allowable floor area of 80 sqm and height of 5m for domestic stores, leading the planning authority to conclude that it is not ancillary to the primary residence and is ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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