Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet site-specific development standards regarding floor area ratios and garage height, while also failing to demonstrate compliance with rural housing residency requirements for Strong Urban Influence Areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling floor area of 238.25 sqm on a 0.3-hectare site exceeds the maximum floor area ratio permitted under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The domestic garage's ridge height of 5.65m exceeds the 5m maximum height limit and is deemed in excess of normal domestic requirements.
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of a 7-year local residency link, failing to satisfy the rural housing policy for Strong Urban Influence Areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.1.2 Standards for Single Dwellings in Rural AreasTable 3-3 Site Size, Dwelling Floor Area Ratio and Biodiversity Requirements (Volume 2)Section 3.2 (Volume 2)Table 4-6
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a new bungalow and domestic garage at Parkannesley Lower, Ballygarrett. The planning authority refused the application on three grounds: the dwelling size was disproportionate to the site area under current standards, the garage height exceeded the maximum allowable limit of 5 metres, and the applicant failed to prove they met the local need criteria for a Strong Urban Influence Area. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford County Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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