Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety risks at a substandard junction with restricted sightlines and the lack of adequate permanent staff welfare facilities and sustainable wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of a logistics yard is acceptable under the 'Light Industry' zoning and supports the strategic role of Rosslare Europort.
- The intensification of HGV movements at the junction of the private access road and the L7012 poses a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and space for large vehicle maneuvers.
- The proposal for temporary staff welfare facilities and wastewater management is insufficient for a permanent commercial operation and is prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ED01Objective ED09Objective ED11Objective ED48Objective ED74Objective ED80Volume 2 Section 5.1 (Requirements for all Developments)Volume 2 Section 5.2 (Industry and Warehouse Developments)Objective RHK38Objective RHK41Kilrane and Rosslare Harbour Settlement Plan
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of a change of use from a farmyard to a commercial logistics yard for Richard Moore Transport Ltd at Kilrane Business Park, Co. Wexford. The site includes a truck workshop, office portacabin, and parking for 10 HGVs. While the Inspector acknowledged that the use is compatible with the 'Light Industry' zoning and the strategic economic objectives for the Rosslare Europort area, two major technical issues led to a refusal recommendation. First, the access juncti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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