Core Refusal Reason
Impact on residential amenity and non-compliance with proximity requirements to educational facilities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development failed to demonstrate that noise and odour emissions would not negatively impact the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers.
- The proposed hot food takeaway is located within 200 metres of a National School, violating specific setback requirements for such uses.
- The proposal is contrary to Section 18.18 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013 – 2019 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.18
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of an existing building in Poulmarl, Taghmon, from a hair salon to a hot food takeaway. The local authority refused the proposal on two main grounds: the potential for significant noise and odour emissions to degrade the living conditions of nearby residents, and the site's proximity to a National School. As the location is less than 200 metres from the school, it directly contravenes the Wexford County Development Plan's policies regardin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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