Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission because the revised entrance location, supplemented by a new two-metre footpath and a pedestrian crossing, successfully addresses previous refusal reasons regarding lack of connectivity and aligns with DMURS safety standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed pedestrian infrastructure, including new footpaths and a crossing over the R744, satisfactorily resolves previous connectivity objections and facilitates safe access to Blackwater village.
- Sightlines of 65 metres in both directions are achievable and meet DMURS requirements for a 50 km/h speed zone, notwithstanding the presence of a nearby bridge parapet.
- Land ownership disputes raised by appellants are considered civil matters outside the planning system's remit, and the applicant has provided sufficient comfort regarding their ability to implement the works within the red line boundary.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 3.5: Core Strategy Settlement HierarchySection 3.6.5: Growth strategy for large villagesSection 5.9: Connected Places and Design of StreetsObjective TS01: Implementation of DMURSObjective TS03: Strengthen connectivitySection 8.5: Walking and CyclingSection 8.8: Sightlines which require worksVolume 2, Section 6.2.6: Siting and Design of Access/Egress Points
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves relocating the main vehicular entrance (previously permitted under Ref. 20230265) approximately 40 metres west to serve a 12-dwelling residential development currently under construction at 'An Goirtín Glas', Blackwater, Co. Wexford. The 1.46-hectare brownfield site is located within a 50km/h speed zone. A previous refusal (Ref. 20240706) at this location was based on inadequate pedestrian connectivity; this current application addresses that by including a comprehensive su...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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