Core Planning Reasoning
The development is recommended for grant as it is considered acceptable in principle within a rural agricultural area and, subject to strict conditions regarding the management of soiled water and drainage, it will not seriously injure residential amenities or negatively impact the local environment or public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the horse walker is acceptable in principle as it supports agricultural modernization and sustainable practices within an existing farmyard in a rural area.
- Potential risks to groundwater and local water bodies can be adequately mitigated by conditions requiring the separate collection and disposal of soiled water, manure, and clean surface water.
- The procedural objections regarding the 100m separation distance are not applicable in this instance, as that requirement pertains to exempt development rather than structures seeking full planning permission.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ED99Objective ED101Objective ED102Chapter 6 Economic Development StrategyChapter 10 Environmental ManagementChapter 11 Heritage and ConservationDevelopment Management Manual Section 5.5.1Development Management Manual Section 8.8.4
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report examines a third-party appeal against the decision of Wexford County Council to grant retention permission for a horse walker and associated works at Caim, Enniscorthy. The subject site is a 0.3ha irregular plot within a rural farmyard setting. The appellant raised concerns regarding the validity of the application, the impact on private bored wells, potential flooding, and the proximity of the structure to their dwelling (breaching a perceived 100m limit). The Inspector ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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