Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant infrastructure deficiencies, specifically a major parking shortfall, combined with inadequate environmental assessments regarding flood risk and ecological impacts on the Slaney River Valley cSAC, and a reduction in the quality of public open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development exhibits a critical shortfall of 331 car parking spaces and lacks necessary cycling infrastructure, posing significant risks to traffic safety and congestion.
- The absence of a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment and an updated Natura Impact Statement precludes a comprehensive evaluation of potential impacts on the Slaney River Valley cSAC.
- The proposed layout significantly degrades the quality and quantity of public open space by reducing green areas and removing previously permitted recreational facilities like the BMX park.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a three-storey, 242-bed nursing home at Clonhasten, Enniscorthy Rural. The local authority refused permission based on five key grounds: a severe deficiency in car parking provision, the lack of a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment, inadequate information regarding surface water management, and the failure to demonstrate that the project would not adversely affect the Slaney River Valley cSAC. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the revised site layout ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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