Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the design requirements for family flats by being detached rather than attached, and lacks sufficient technical data regarding wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is detached from the main dwelling, which directly contravenes the policy requirement for family flats to be attached and accessible via an internal door.
- The proposal is inconsistent with the specific design standards for self-contained residential units for family members as defined in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant provided inadequate information to prove that the existing effluent treatment system is capable of managing the additional loading generated by the new unit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3 'Self-contained Residential Unit for a Family Member' contained in Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a self-contained detached granny flat at Raheendarrig, Monamolin. Wexford County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: firstly, the detached nature of the structure violates the County Development Plan's requirement that such units must be physically attached to the main house with internal access; and secondly, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater infrastructure could accommodate the increased load. Conse...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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