Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling floor area exceeds the maximum ratio permitted for the site size under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling size of 351.58 sqm is excessive relative to the 0.4-hectare site area.
- The development fails to comply with the mandatory Site Size, Dwelling Floor Area Ratio, and Biodiversity Requirements set out in Table 3-3 of the County Development Plan.
- Granting permission would conflict with the established standards for single dwellings in rural areas and would be contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.1.2Table 3-3Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Knockmore, Castleboro. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the proposed 351.58 sqm house on a 0.4 ha site violates the floor area ratio and site size standards defined in Section 3.1.2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. The proposal was deemed to be in direct conflict with the policy framework designed to manage the scale of residential development in rural areas....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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