Core Refusal Reason
The development is a detached unit which contravenes the requirement for granny flats to be attached to the main dwelling, and it is located in a high-risk flood zone with potential environmental impacts on a protected SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The detached nature of the granny flat contravenes Section 3.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which mandates that such units must be attached and internally accessible from the main dwelling.
- The site is situated within Flood Zone A, and the applicant failed to address unacceptable residual flood risks for the development and its potential occupants.
- The development poses a potential threat to the Slaney River Valley SAC due to the risk of releasing insufficiently treated effluent, suspended solids, and hydrocarbons into the watercourse.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3 ‘Self-contained Residential Unit for a Family Member’
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a detached granny flat at Ballingale, Tombrack. The proposal was refused primarily because it failed to meet the Wexford County Development Plan's criteria for family units, which requires them to be physically integrated with the main house via an internal door. Additionally, the site's location within Flood Zone A presented significant safety concerns and environmental risks to the Slaney River Valley SAC that were not adequately mitigated by the applic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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