Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with minimum site size requirements relative to the proposed dwelling's floor area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling floor area of 277 sqm on a 0.33 ha site fails to meet the minimum site size requirements specified in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development is contrary to the standards for single dwellings in rural areas as set out in Table 3-3 regarding floor area ratio and biodiversity requirements.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.1.2Table 3-3Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a fully serviced dwelling house with a floor area of 277 sqm on a 0.33-hectare site in Ballyliamgow, Inch. Wexford County Council refused the application on the grounds that the site area was insufficient to accommodate a house of that scale under the specific density and biodiversity standards of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Consequently, the development was deemed inconsistent with the rural housing policies intended to ensure sust...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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