Core Refusal Reason
The storage building significantly exceeds the maximum floor area and height limits for domestic ancillary structures as defined in the County Development Plan, resulting in an excessive scale and detrimental visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure's floor area of 189sqm and ridge height of 6.9m far exceed the maximum permitted limits of 80sqm and 5m respectively.
- The scale of the building is deemed to be in excess of normal domestic requirements for an ancillary storage facility.
- The large size of the shed, when viewed in conjunction with the main dwelling, creates a detrimental visual impact on 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 an unauthorized storage building for ancillary use at Ballytegan, Gorey Rural. The local authority refused the proposal because the structure's dimensions—specifically a 189sqm floor area and 6.9m height—substantially exceed the development standards set out in the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. It was concluded that the building is too large for domestic needs and its excessive scale causes a negative visual impact, rendering it...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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