Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate water and wastewater infrastructure, insufficient technical data regarding road safety and drainage, and a failure to provide mandatory site amenities and landscaping.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature as the existing wastewater and water supply systems require upgrades that Irish Water has no current plans to implement, and the proposal would negatively impact the capacity for permanent housing and commercial development.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding road sightlines and surface water disposal, leading to concerns over road safety and environmental management.
- The proposal lacks the necessary onsite amenities and landscaping required for motorhome and mobile home developments under the current County Development Plan standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1 Chapter 7 Objective TM53Volume 6, Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed an extension to an existing motorhome parking facility at Crossfarnoge, Kilmore. The local authority refused permission on three primary grounds: the lack of adequate public infrastructure capacity which would prioritize tourism over permanent housing, the absence of critical technical details concerning traffic safety and drainage, and the failure to include required landscaping and amenities. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to the Wexford Co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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