Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with minimum site size/density standards and inappropriate contemporary design relative to the established character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed floor area of 245sqm on a 0.09ha site fails to meet the minimum site size and floor area ratio requirements specified in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The two-storey design, featuring a parapet roof and red cladding, is visually incompatible with the traditional bungalow forms that flank the site.
- The scale and character of the replacement dwelling do not meet the high design standards required for the setting, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.1.2Table 3-3Volume 2Objective SH48Table 4.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the demolition of a derelict detached house and the construction of a new 245sqm dwelling at Ardcavan. The application was refused by the local authority because the site area of 0.09ha is insufficient to support the proposed floor area under current development standards. Furthermore, the contemporary two-storey architectural style was deemed inappropriate for the location, as it failed to respect the scale and character of the neighboring traditional bungalow...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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