Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate separation distance from wastewater infrastructure, insufficient boundary treatment specifications, and lack of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) proposals.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site layout fails to provide the mandatory 46m buffer distance from the Waste Water Treatment Plant required by Irish Water, or alternatively, a letter of acceptance for a reduced 28m distance.
- The boundary treatment proposals do not meet the standards set out in Section 18.10.9 of the County Development Plan regarding the height, materials, and rendering of walls between private gardens and public open spaces.
- The application lacks a comprehensive Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategy to manage surface water runoff and protect water courses from pollutants as required by Objective FRM06.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.10.9Objective FRM06
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of seven fully serviced detached dwellings in Ballyhoge. The planning authority identified significant technical deficiencies regarding the proximity of the proposed dwellings to an existing wastewater treatment plant and the lack of a Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) strategy. Furthermore, the proposed boundary treatments were deemed inconsistent with the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 standards. While the decision was ultimately record...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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