Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage exceeds the maximum floor area and height limits for domestic storage structures as defined in the County Development Plan, rendering it non-ancillary to the main dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure exceeds the 80 sqm floor area and 5m height limits set for domestic garages and stores.
- The scale of the garage is considered to be in excess of normal domestic requirements and not ancillary to the main dwelling.
- The proposal is contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.2 of Volume 2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the retention of a domestic storage garage at Ardenagh Great, Ballymitty. The local authority refused the application because the structure's dimensions significantly exceed the standards set out in Section 3.2 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which limits domestic garages to 80 sqm and 5m in height. Consequently, the development was deemed to be in excess of normal domestic needs and inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable dev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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