Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a significant lack of technical information and the failure to submit a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required for permanent racing tracks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide essential technical details regarding noise, drainage, biodiversity, and traffic management, preventing a comprehensive assessment by the Planning Authority.
- A mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was not submitted as required under Class 11(a) of Part 2 of Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001.
- The proposed access arrangements and sightlines were inadequately detailed, posing a risk to road safety and contravening specific objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EM01Volume 6, Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a motocross training facility, including parking, office, and storage at Gorteen Upper, Coolgreany. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the submission lacked critical information on environmental impacts, site levels, and infrastructure, and failed to include a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Consequently, the authority could not determine the development's impact on human health, biodiversity, and road safety, rend...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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