Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development's design, height, and layout indicate it would function as a separate dwelling house rather than an ancillary domestic garage, violating development plan standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's design, height, and layout are characteristic of an independent dwelling house rather than an ancillary domestic garage or store.
- The development fails to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 requirement that domestic garages must only be used for purposes ancillary to the main dwelling.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments of this scale and nature in the Gorey Rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 2, Section 3.2
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of alterations and roof space conversions at Ballowen or Ramsfortpark, Gorey Rural. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the physical characteristics of the development suggest it is intended for use as a separate residence rather than a domestic garage. This was found to be in direct conflict with Section 3.2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which mandates that such structures remain ancillary to the en...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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