Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate design that conflicts with the rural character and failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The form and design of the upper floor extension are out of character with the existing bungalow and the surrounding rural landscape.
- The development fails to comply with Section 3.4 of the Wexford County Development Plan regarding design standards for rural areas.
- The applicant failed to prove that the existing wastewater treatment system can handle the increased loading, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a significant 212sqm two-story extension to an existing dwelling in Killibegs, Ballylarkin. Wexford County Council refused the proposal on two main grounds: first, the design was deemed visually intrusive and incompatible with the character of the original bungalow and the wider rural setting; second, the applicant failed to provide evidence that the on-site wastewater treatment system could accommodate the increased demand, making the development contrary ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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