Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to comply with Wexford County Development Plan standards regarding granny flat layout, site size requirements, garage height limits, and traffic safety sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The granny flat layout exceeds permitted room types and lacks required internal connectivity, violating specific residential unit policies for family members.
- The proposed garage height and the overall site size fail to meet the mandatory technical standards for ancillary structures and public health protection.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate 65m sightlines at the access point, posing a significant traffic hazard on the county road due to intensified use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3Table 3-3Section 3.2Section 8.7.3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a side extension to accommodate a granny flat and a garage at Ballyboy, Tomhaggard. The local authority refused the development because the internal layout of the granny flat did not adhere to the Wexford County Development Plan's restrictive criteria for family units, and the garage exceeded height limitations. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet minimum site size requirements and did not demonstrate safe sightlines for traffic, leading to concerns re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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