Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with wastewater infrastructure policies and insufficient technical information regarding road safety and water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed use of a communal private wastewater treatment plant is explicitly prohibited for residential developments under the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The application lacks sufficient detail regarding road layout and transportation, presenting a significant risk of creating a traffic hazard.
- Inadequate information was provided concerning the water supply, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health and impossible to fully assess.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.6.3
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of 12 dwelling units at Island Upper, Rossminoge. The local authority refused the development on three primary grounds: the contravention of Section 9.6.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan regarding private wastewater systems, the potential for traffic hazards due to insufficient road layout information, and public health concerns arising from a lack of data on the water supply. Ultimately, the proposal was deemed contrary to the proper pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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