Core Refusal Reason
The proposal exceeds floor area limits for domestic ancillary structures and home offices, lacks sufficient technical detail on wastewater, and its design inappropriately resembles a secondary dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The cumulative floor area of the garage and existing shed exceeds the 80sqm limit for domestic ancillary structures and is deemed in excess of normal domestic requirements.
- The design of the structure creates the appearance of a self-contained living unit or second dwelling, which would set an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The application lacks essential technical information regarding the effluent treatment system and fails to justify the excessive scale of the proposed home office and studio.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2Section 5.4.1 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of modifications to an existing domestic garage at Banogehill, Courtown. The proposal was refused as the combined floor area of ancillary structures on-site significantly exceeds the thresholds set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the Planning Authority raised concerns regarding the structure's resemblance to a separate dwelling, the excessive size of the home office/studio component, and the lack of adequate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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