Core Refusal Reason
The proposed structure exceeds the 15sqm size limit for home offices and its scale and design resemble a separate dwelling, violating the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 55sqm structure significantly exceeds the 15sqm maximum limit for home offices established in Section 5.4.1 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The design, scale, and layout of the standalone unit are deemed to represent a separate dwelling house rather than an ancillary remote working space.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate development and would conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 2, Section 5.4.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 55sqm standalone single-storey structure at Ballyconnigar Upper, Castle Talbot, intended for use as a home office. The application was refused because the floor area far exceeds the 15sqm limit permitted under the Wexford County Development Plan for such units. The planning authority concluded that the scale and layout of the building effectively constitute an unauthorized second dwelling on the site, which would establish a negative planning precedent....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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