Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered premature due to existing deficiencies and capacity constraints in the Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which is currently failing to meet EPA discharge licence requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Rosslare Strand Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) has an 'amber' status on the 2022 Capacity Register, indicating it fails to comply with its EPA discharge licence and has no current improvement projects planned.
- The development is deemed premature as it has not been demonstrated that there is sufficient capacity to effectively service the site, particularly given the sustained average loading during summer peaks.
- While the scale and design of the infill dwelling were considered acceptable in principle, the critical infrastructure constraint regarding wastewater disposal necessitates a refusal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TV43Objective RS08Objective RS22Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report evaluates a first-party appeal by Rosie Nolan for a serviced two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling at Mauritiustown, Rosslare, Co. Wexford. The 0.8-hectare site is located in a designated Service Settlement near the beach. Wexford County Council originally refused the application based on wastewater capacity issues. The Inspector's assessment focused on the Rosslare Strand WWTP, noting its 'amber' status and lack of compliance with EPA discharge limits. Despite the applicant ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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