Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered premature due to the deficiency and constrained capacity of the Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to serve the additional loading generated by the proposed extension.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and materials of the proposed extension are considered appropriate and would not adversely impact the character of the area or neighboring amenities.
- While the existing dwelling may have a historic connection to the sewer, the proposed development effectively doubles the size of the dwelling and creates a new, significant wastewater loading.
- In light of the 'Amber' status of the Rosslare WWTP and the lack of certain available capacity, the proposal is premature and prejudicial to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 3.6.3 (Level 3a Service Settlements)Objective SH03Objective SH04Objective SH06Section 9.6 (Wastewater)Table 9-3 (Public Wastewater Infrastructure Overview)Objective WW04Objective WW05Objective WW06Objective WW08Objective WW13Objective FRM06Objective FRM14Objective SWM07Objective WQ15Volume 2 Development Management Manual Section 3.4Objective RS08Objective RS13Objective RS19Objective RS22
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Joan Kehoe, sought permission for the erection of alterations and extensions to an existing vacant single-storey dwelling at Whitehouse, Rosslare. The site is located on a 0.89ha plot off Fern Lane. The proposal involves a two-storey extension that would increase the gross floorspace from 68sqm to 142sqm, including the addition of three bathrooms. While the Inspector found the architectural design, scale, and impact on residential amenity to be acceptable, the application was ulti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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