Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority refused permission due to potential overloading of the Rosslare wastewater treatment plant; however, the Inspector recommends a grant, noting that the plant's 'Amber' status and County Development Plan headroom allow for small-scale infill developments of this nature.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Rosslare Wastewater Treatment Plant's 'Amber' status signifies that potential spare capacity is available and applications should be considered on an individual basis, specifically allowing for small infill developments of up to 10 units.
- Irish Water confirmed the feasibility of the connection and the Council's own technical reports (Roads, Environment, and Disability Access) were favorable, suggesting the initial refusal was based on a misinterpretation of advisory remarks regarding a Combined Approach Assessment.
- The proposed development of four houses is a appropriately scaled-back version of previous applications and is satisfactory in terms of design, layout, and its impact on the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.6Table 9-3Table 9-4Table 9-5Objective WW04Objective WW05Objective WW06Objective WW07Objective WW08Objective WW13Section 4.3.6Section 18.10 (Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for 4 no. two-storey detached houses and ancillary site works on a 0.35ha infill site at Walsheslough, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. The site is located within 'The Cove' housing estate and is currently vacant and overgrown. The primary point of contention is the capacity of the Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). While the Planning Authority issued a refusal based on wastewater overloading concerns, the Inspector identifies significant contradictions in the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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