Core Refusal Reason
The development is a detached unit which contravenes policy requiring granny flats to be attached to the main dwelling, and it fails to meet minimum floor area standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The detached nature of the granny flat violates the requirement that such units must be attached to and internally accessible from the main dwelling house.
- The proposal fails to meet the minimum site size and floor area requirements specified for residential units in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development is considered prejudicial to public health and residential amenity and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.5 (Volume 1)Section 3.3 (Volume 2)Table 3-3
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of a detached granny flat at Ballyhit, Forth. The Wexford County Council refused the proposal as it failed to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which mandates that family flats must be attached to the primary residence with internal access. Furthermore, the unit did not meet the minimum floor area standards, raising concerns regarding public health and the quality of the residential environment....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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