Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the 'Existing Residential' zoning objective and the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 policies supporting care facilities in service settlements, and it would not negatively impact residential amenity or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with local and national planning policies regarding the provision of specialized housing and the utilization of existing stock in an established service settlement.
- Disputes regarding land ownership and property boundaries are considered civil matters to be resolved in the courts and do not preclude the granting of planning permission under Section 34(13) of the Act.
- The as-built alterations, including the relocated fire escape and revised window positions, do not result in significant loss of privacy or adverse impacts on the character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3: Core StrategyTable 3-2 County Wexford Settlement Hierarchy3.6.3 Level 3a Service SettlementsChapter 4: Sustainable HousingObjective SH034.5.1 Housing for All4.7.3 Utilise Existing Stock4.8.2 Housing for Older People4.8.3 Housing for People with DisabilitiesObjective SH35Objective SH36Chapter 5: Design and Place-makingObjective TV06Objective TV11Chapter 11: Landscape and Green InfrastructureChapter 15: Sustainable Communities15.6.1 Groups with Specific Design/Planning NeedsObjective SC06Objective SC11Objective SC13Volume 2 Development Management ManualSection 2.2 Place Making and DesignSection 2.6 AmenitySection 3.9 Nursing HomesVolume 3: Bunclody Town Settlement Plan1.5.1 Land Use Zoning Objectives
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks retention permission for a two-storey extension and various alterations to a former nursing home facility (now an accommodation centre) at Newtownbarry, Bunclody, Co. Wexford. The site is a backland plot accessed via a laneway from the R746 public road. Key issues raised in the third-party appeal included alleged encroachment of a fire escape stairs onto neighboring land (a funeral home), overlooking from unauthorized windows, and fire safety concerns. The Inspector concluded ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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