Core Refusal Reason
The development exceeds the maximum floor area permitted for domestic garages and is built over existing wastewater infrastructure, posing a public health risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The garage exceeds the 80m2 maximum floor area limit set out in Section 3.2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The scale and design of the structure are considered inappropriate for ancillary domestic use and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient clarity regarding the wastewater treatment system, which appears to be located directly beneath the structure, creating a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 2, Section 3.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of an existing domestic garage at Moneycross Upper, Gorey Rural. Wexford County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the structure's floor area exceeds the 80m2 limit prescribed for domestic stores in the County Development Plan; and second, the building is situated over the site's wastewater treatment system and percolation area. These factors combined mean the development is contrary to local planning policy and pre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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