Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with Wexford County Development Plan policies regarding detached residential units, wastewater treatment sharing, and excessive floor area for domestic garages/stores.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of a detached granny flat fails to meet policy requirements that such units be attached to the main dwelling with internal access.
- The use of a single wastewater treatment system for both the primary dwelling and the detached unit is considered prejudicial to public health.
- The combined floor area of the garage and storage structures significantly exceeds the 80sq.m limit set for domestic ancillary buildings, surpassing normal domestic needs.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3Section 3.2Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a garage/workshop and domestic stores at Clonmore Upper, Ballyhuskard. The local authority refused the proposal because the residential unit (granny flat) was detached rather than integrated into the main house as required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the shared wastewater system posed public health risks, and the scale of the outbuildings (totaling over 160sq.m) far exceeded the maximum permissible floor area of 80sq.m ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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