Core Refusal Reason
The development of out-of-town retail units in a rural area undermines the vitality of Enniscorthy Town Centre and lacks adequate infrastructure for wastewater and traffic management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The out-of-town retail development in an un-serviced rural area would negatively impact the vitality and viability of Enniscorthy Town Centre and set an undesirable precedent.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system could safely accommodate the increased visitor numbers, posing a risk to public health.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding environmental and traffic impacts, preventing a full assessment and necessitating refusal under the precautionary principle.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WCX04Objective WXC06
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of existing artisan retail units at Tomnafunshoge, Enniscorthy Rural. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily because the out-of-town location conflicts with policies aimed at protecting the commercial core of Enniscorthy Town Centre. Additionally, the Planning Authority cited significant concerns regarding the adequacy of wastewater treatment for the site and a lack of detailed information concerning traffic and environmenta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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