Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling size exceeds the maximum floor area ratio permitted for the 0.3ha site area under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 246sqm dwelling on a 0.3ha site fails to meet the minimum site size and floor area ratio requirements specified in Table 3-3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development is in direct breach of Condition No. 3 of the original outline planning permission (ref: 20220014), which required the design to adhere to current development plan standards.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area of Boley, Tintern.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.1.2Table 3-3Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission consequent on the grant of outline permission (ref: 20220014) for a dwelling at Boley, Tintern. The proposal involved the construction of a 246sqm residence on a 0.3ha site. The local authority refused the application because the proposed floor area was too large for the site size under the specific density and biodiversity standards of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the proposal failed to satisfy a condition of the previous outlin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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