Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding wastewater treatment capacity, the presence of unauthorized residential units on-site, and non-compliance with rural roadside boundary policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- There is a lack of technical information to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system can safely accommodate effluent from the dwelling and additional unauthorized living units on-site.
- The proposal is considered premature until the unauthorized self-contained living unit and mobile home are either regularized or removed to allow for a proper planning assessment.
- The 2m high roadside timber fencing seeking retention is in direct conflict with the Wexford County Development Plan's policies regarding rural boundary treatments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4 Extensions to Dwelling Houses (Volume 2)Section 2.9.1 Roadside Boundaries in Rural Areas (Volume 2)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a side extension to an existing dwelling in Ballylarkin, alongside the retention of roadside fencing. The local authority refused the application on three main grounds: public health concerns, unauthorized development, and policy non-compliance. Specifically, the applicant failed to provide a comprehensive report on the capacity of the wastewater treatment system, which is currently serving both the main house and unauthorized residential units. The Planning Au...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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