Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority refused permission citing that the development would be premature due to a lack of capacity at the Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant; however, the Inspector recommends overturning this to a grant, noting that Irish Water policy allows for small infill sites despite constraints on larger developments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- Wastewater capacity issues at the Rosslare WWTP do not prevent the grant of permission for a single infill house, as Irish Water policy and the County Development Plan indicate sufficient headroom for small-scale developments.
- The proposed contemporary design and layout are appropriate for the suburban context of Rosslare and will not negatively impact the visual or residential amenity of the area.
- All other technical aspects, including vehicular access and surface water drainage, are satisfactory or can be addressed via standard planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.6 WastewaterTable 9-3 Overview of Public Wastewater InfrastructureObjective WW04Objective WW05Objective WW06Objective WW07Objective WW08Objective WW13
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposes the construction of a 1 no. two-storey, four-bedroom detached house on a 0.07ha infill site at Whitehouse, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. The site is located in a suburban area on Strand Road, characterized by a mix of single and two-storey dwellings. The Planning Authority refused the application solely on the grounds of wastewater capacity deficiencies. However, the Inspector's report challenges this, citing evidence from the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and Irish W...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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