Core Refusal Reason
The omission of a previously permitted footpath reduces connectivity to Blackwater Village and creates a traffic safety hazard for vulnerable road users.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal omits a section of footpath previously permitted under Pl. Ref. 20230265, thereby reducing essential connectivity to Blackwater Village.
- The lack of pedestrian linkages creates a significant traffic safety hazard for vulnerable road users and future occupants of the residential scheme.
- The development is contrary to Objective TS12 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, which promotes sustainable transport and safe walking infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS12Chapter 8
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a new main entrance at Ballynaglogh, Castle Talbot. The local authority refused the application because it involved the omission of a footpath section previously required under a prior planning permission. This omission was found to undermine connectivity to Blackwater Village and create safety risks for pedestrians, directly conflicting with the Wexford County Development Plan's objectives for sustainable transport and compact growth....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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