Core Refusal Reason
Documented capacity constraints at the Rosslare Strand wastewater treatment plant mean it has not been demonstrated that the proposed development can be effectively serviced by wastewater infrastructure, making it prejudicial to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling and garage are acceptable in principle as an infill development within an established housing estate and would not significantly impact residential amenities or traffic safety.
- The Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) currently holds an 'amber' status, fails to meet EPA license requirements, and has no funded capital upgrades planned until at least 2024.
- Granting permission would be premature and prejudicial to public health given the uncertainty surrounding wastewater capacity and the high volume of connection feasibility reports already issued for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022 – 2028Wexford County Council Development Contribution Scheme 2018
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single dwelling and domestic garage on a 0.07ha infill site at Mauritiustown, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. The applicant, who has strong local ties, sought to return to the area to be near family. While the Planning Inspector found the design, scale, and traffic impact of the development to be acceptable and consistent with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, the critical constraint is wastewater infrastructure. Although a 'Confirmation of Feasibi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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