Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a local housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and non-compliance with domestic garage size and height standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of an established need to live in this 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by Table 4.6 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed garage and the storage shed seeking retention significantly exceed the maximum 80 sq.m floor area and 5m height limits set for domestic outbuildings.
- The excessive scale of the outbuildings is considered beyond normal domestic requirements and would result in a detrimental visual impact on the rural character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Table 4.6Volume 2, Section 3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and domestic garage, including the retention of a large storage shed, at Ashwood Upper, Ballylarkin. Wexford County Council refused the application because the site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where the applicants failed to demonstrate a specific local housing need. Furthermore, the combined scale of the outbuildings (totaling 230 sq.m) far exceeds the 80 sq.m limit defined in the County Development Plan, represent...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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