Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet design standards for self-contained family units, lacks demonstrated wastewater capacity, and provides insufficient information regarding road sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed granny flat is detached and lacks an internal access door to the main dwelling, which is contrary to the requirement that such units must be attached to the primary residence.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development can be effectively serviced by the Rosslare Strand wastewater treatment plant, which is currently facing emerging capacity constraints.
- Insufficient technical information was submitted regarding sightlines, meaning the development fails to meet road safety standards and transport objectives of the development plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9.5Section 3.3Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for the erection of a granny flat incorporating an existing domestic structure at Mauritiustown/Walsheslough, Rosslare. Wexford County Council refused the proposal on three grounds: first, the unit's detached nature violates specific policy requiring family flats to be attached and internally accessible; second, the development poses a risk to public health due to unproven wastewater capacity at the local treatment plant; and third, the lack of sightli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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