Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered premature due to existing deficiencies in the Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant, which does not consistently meet its EPA Wastewater Discharge Licence requirements, making the project contrary to Policy Objective WW01 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- While the contemporary design, layout, and orientation of the proposed dwelling are considered acceptable and in keeping with the character of the area, the technical infrastructure constraints are overriding.
- The applicant's Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann is deemed outdated (over 14 months old), and the Rosslare Strand WWTP is currently categorized with 'amber' status, indicating significant capacity and compliance constraints.
- In the absence of a confirmed timeline for wastewater infrastructure upgrades, granting permission would be premature and prejudicial to public health and environmental standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WW01Objective WW03Objective WW08Objective WW09Objective RS08Objective RS13Section 3.6.3Section 4.3.6Section 4.4.6Table 9-3Table 3-3Table 3-4Objective CS02Objective CS03Objective CS04Objective CS05Objective CS21Objective CS23
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a contemporary two-storey (part three-storey) 4-bedroom detached dwelling of 167sqm on an 0.08ha infill site at Mauritiustown, Rosslare Strand. The site is a level, serviced plot located in a 'Level 3a Service Settlement' according to the Wexford County Development Plan. While the Inspector found the architectural design, site layout, and impact on residential amenity to be satisfactory, the primary conflict arises from wastewater infrastructure. Wexford Coun...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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