Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal involved year-round occupation in a holiday home zone (contrary to Objective TA07) and the floor area increase (78%) significantly exceeded the 20% limit set out in the Local Area Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant's willingness to accept a holiday home occupancy condition resolves the Planning Authority’s concern regarding permanent residential use in a seasonal zone.
- While the 78% increase in floor area exceeds the 20% guideline in the LAP, the absolute size of 135sqm is not excessive and the design is in keeping with the established pattern of improved chalets in the area.
- The proposed development is visually acceptable for the sloped coastal landscape and complies with all relevant technical standards for site services and traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TM59 (Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028)Objective TA07 (Courtown & Riverchapel Local Area Plan 2015-2021)Chalet Area 1 and 2 (CA1 and CA2) Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing 76sqm chalet and the construction of a replacement 135sqm single-storey holiday dwelling at Ardamine, Co. Wexford. The site is located in a coastal zone characterized by a variety of holiday home structures on steep terrain. Wexford County Council refused the application on the grounds that it constituted permanent housing in a holiday zone and exceeded floor area expansion limits. Upon appeal, the Inspector argued that the 20% expansion limit ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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