Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered premature due to the deficiency and constrained capacity of the Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which could lead to environmental overloading and prejudice public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design, scale, and materials of the proposed bungalow and garage are considered appropriate for the site context and would not adversely impact the character of the area or existing amenities.
- The proposal is acceptable in principle as infill residential development and has addressed technical issues regarding site access and surface water drainage.
- Despite being acceptable in design, the lack of demonstrated certain capacity at the Rosslare WWTP (currently at 'Amber' status) makes the development premature pending necessary infrastructure upgrades.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This report pertains to a first-party appeal for a proposed 3-bedroom detached bungalow on a 0.1-hectare site at Mauritiustown, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. The site is an infill plot located at the end of a gravelled laneway, surrounded by various detached and semi-detached dwellings. While Wexford County Council's Planning Authority initially cited multiple reasons for refusal in a previous 2022 application, the primary issue for the current appeal (ABP-319540-24) is wastewater infrastructure. The I...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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