Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling fails to meet the minimum site size requirements relative to its floor area as mandated by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's floor area of 263 square metres is excessive for the 0.2-hectare site provided.
- The development does not comply with the mandatory Site Size, Dwelling Floor Area Ratio, and Biodiversity Requirements set out in Table 3-3 of the Development Plan.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the Ballyboggan Lower area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.1.2Table 3-3Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of a fully serviced two-storey dwelling with a floor area of 263 square metres at Ballyboggan Lower, Artramon. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the site area of 0.2 hectares is insufficient to meet the density and site size standards required for a house of this scale under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Consequently, the development was deemed to be in breach of rural housing standards and inconsistent with the sust...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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