Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the Wexford County Development Plan criteria for ancillary residential units, which must be attached to the main dwelling, and lacks sufficient information regarding site-wide development and potential unauthorized uses.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application provided insufficient information to assess the full extent of site development, including potential commercial use, unauthorized outbuildings, and infrastructure requirements.
- The detached nature of the unit violates specific policy requirements that ancillary residential units must be attached to and internally accessible from the primary dwelling house.
- The development is deemed contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the principles of proper planning and sustainable development for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3 'Self-contained Residential Unit for a Family Member'
Decision Document Summary
The application sought the retention of a detached ancillary accommodation unit at Ballygillane Little, St. Helen's. The local authority refused permission on two primary grounds: first, the submission lacked comprehensive details regarding the site's overall use, including potential unauthorized commercial activities and ancillary structures; second, the unit's detached status directly contravenes Section 3.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which mandates that such units be ph...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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