Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission, concluding that the proposal for 99 residential units is consistent with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national policies for compact growth in a designated 'Key Town'. The development is considered an appropriate sequential extension of Wexford's built-up footprint and provides an acceptable mix of housing types and social infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is acceptable in principle as it facilitates the consolidation of the existing built footprint of Wexford Town, which is a designated Level 1 Key Town in the Core Strategy.
- While the proposed density of 26.47 units/ha falls slightly below the 30-50 dph range suggested for suburban extensions, it is considered acceptable in this instance as part of a wider development area that integrates with established residential characters.
- Ecological and environmental concerns, specifically regarding the Slaney River Valley SAC and Wexford Harbour SPA, can be effectively mitigated through the adherence to the Natura Impact Statement and the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.7.5 (House Types)Objective SH02 (High Quality Living Environment)Objective SH16 (Apartment Standards)Objective SH19 (Part V Compliance)Objective SH21 (Provision of mix of unit types)Objective CS03 (30% Target for Built-up Footprint)Objective CS15 (Preparation of Local Area Plans)Objective TV21 (Design Respecting Context)Objective TV22 (Scale and Absorption Capacity)Objective FRM14 (Sustainable Drainage Systems)Objective SWM08 (Integrated SuDS Approach)Objective ROS05 (Multi-functional Open Spaces)Objective ROS17 (Public Open Space Standards)Table 3.4 (Core Strategy / Housing Targets)Table 6-7 (Car Parking Standards)Section 8.5 (Walking and Cycling)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of 99 residential units (comprising 14 apartments, 14 duplexes, and 71 houses) and a single-storey childcare facility on a 3.74 ha site at Ard na Sláine, Ballyboggan, Wexford. The site occupies a peripheral location adjoining existing residential developments. The Planning Authority originally granted permission subject to 26 conditions, which prompted three third-party appeals. Appellants argued that the project was premature pending a new Local Area Plan ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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