Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to insufficient wastewater treatment capacity and over-development of the site resulting in substandard private amenity space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature pending an upgrade to the Killinierin Wastewater Treatment Plant, as current capacity is insufficient to meet regulatory standards.
- The proposal represents over-development of a constrained site, providing substandard private amenity space for future residents.
- The project fails to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and is considered prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of two 2-bedroom apartments with public service connections in Killinierin. The planning authority refused the development on two main grounds: first, the lack of demonstrated capacity in the local wastewater treatment infrastructure, which would violate environmental regulations; and second, the constrained nature of the site which led to inadequate private open space provision. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford County Develop...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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