Core Planning Reasoning
Grant. The proposed development is consistent with Objective RS07 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019, which promotes the development of sport, recreation, and amenity facilities in appropriate locations. The Inspector concluded that the project represents an appropriate form of development for the rural settlement of Rathgarogue, providing essential community infrastructure without seriously injuring residential amenities, visual character, or road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is acceptable in principle as it aligns with the County Development Plan's strategy for rural settlements and the provision of community-led social and recreational infrastructure.
- The proposed layout and separation distances ensure that no significant adverse impacts will arise concerning overshadowing, loss of privacy, or light/noise pollution for neighboring residential properties.
- The inclusion of 59 parking spaces and the site access design are adequate to serve the facility and will likely benefit the village by alleviating existing traffic congestion associated with the neighboring church.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.4.10 (Rural Settlements)Objective SS30 (Character of Rural Settlements)Section 15.3 (Sport)Section 16.4 (Community Facilities)Objective RS06Objective RS07Objective RS10 (MUGAs)Objective CF09Objective CF10Chapter 18 (Development Management Standards)Section 18.9.6 (Other Community Facilities)Table 39 (Parking Standards)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the development of a multi-use community facility on a 1.86ha site in the village of Rathgarogue, Co. Wexford. The project includes a sensory garden, playground, all-weather pitch, tennis and basketball courts, 59 parking spaces, and outline permission for a single-storey community building (max 8m height). The site context is a centrally located rural settlement opposite St. Anne's Church, a protected structure. While third-party appellants raised concerns regarding traffi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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