Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended granting permission because the development is consistent with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 objectives for tourism, is located in a serviced urban area, and is acceptable in terms of scale and nature without causing significant injury to residential amenity or the integrity of nearby European Sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is acceptable as it supports tourism and economic objectives in a Level 2 Large Town while utilizing an existing hotel site.
- Impacts on residential amenity, specifically regarding daylight, sunlight, and overshadowing, are considered immaterial or within acceptable BRE thresholds, with further improvements suggested via a flat roof condition.
- The proposed development, following the implementation of mitigation measures outlined in the Natura Impact Statement, will not adversely affect the integrity of the Slaney River Valley SAC or Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CS15Objective TM12Objective TM48Section 2.6 of Volume 2 (Development Management Manual)Section 5.47 of Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Volume 11)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by C&T Famco Limited involves a multi-storey rear extension to the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, adding 24 bedrooms and extending the main function room. The 0.68ha site sits on the banks of the River Slaney and shares the curtilage of a protected structure (Millhouse Bar). Third-party appellants from Gurteen and Sawmill Lane raised concerns regarding excessive density, overshadowing, loss of privacy, and flood risk (the site is within Flood Zone A/B). The Inspector argued that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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