Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate commercial development in an unserviced rural area and creates a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The commercial development is located in an unserviced rural area, which contradicts the Economic Strategy favoring serviced industrial and business parks in designated towns.
- The proposed development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.
- The access point on a road bend provides insufficient sightlines of less than 65m, creating a significant traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022 - 2028Volume 2 Objective 6.2.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention for the change of use of an existing premises to commercial use at Killanure, St. Mary's. The local authority refused the application because the commercial activity is inappropriately located in an unserviced rural area rather than a designated industrial or business park as per the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the site access is situated on a bend of a minor road and fails to meet the minimum 65m sightline requirement, posing a risk ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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