Core Planning Reasoning
Grant of permission recommended as the proposed development represents an appropriate infill on serviced lands within the built-up area of Wexford, consistent with national and local policies for compact growth and housing delivery without creating undue traffic hazards or injury to residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is acceptable as an urban extension on infill lands, and the absence of a current Local Area Plan (LAP) for Wexford town does not make the proposal premature given the existing County Development Plan (CDP) framework.
- The proposed density of 23.5 dph is compatible with the established residential pattern of the area and contributes to national strategic outcomes for compact growth and diverse housing provision, including specialized disability housing.
- The layout, separation distances (minimum 16m), and proposed junction design are compliant with DMURS standards and provide sufficient protection for the privacy and amenity of neighboring residents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 3.5Objective CS05Objective SH08Table 4-5Section 4.8.3Section 4.7.5Section 5.10.1Section 5.10.6Objective TV43Objective TV44Objective TV54Volume 2 Section 2.6Volume 2 Section 2.9Volume 2 Section 3.8Volume 2 Section 3.10Volume 2 Section 3.12
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for 15 residential units on a 0.64ha infill site located behind the Carricklawn housing estate in Wexford. The project includes 9 houses and a two-storey apartment block specifically designed for persons with learning or intellectual disabilities. The Inspector reviewed substantial third-party appeals concerning traffic safety, site topography, overlooking, and the prematurity of the development pending a new Local Area Plan. The Inspector argued that the site is...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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