Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the conversion of the stone barn constitutes a sustainable reuse of an existing structure in accordance with Objective SH49 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, and would not adversely affect residential amenity, the character of a nearby Protected Structure, or traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents a sustainable alternative to building a new house in the open countryside by refurbishing an existing substantially intact stone barn of local interest.
- The separation distance of approximately 45 metres, combined with proposed additional screening and boundary treatments, ensures that the development will not result in a significant loss of privacy or injury to neighboring residential amenities.
- Technical requirements for wastewater treatment and traffic safety can be adequately addressed through conditions, specifically compliance with EPA 2021 standards and the required resurfacing of the shared access lane.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.9Section 4.9.1Section 4.9.2Objective SH39 to SH46Objective SH49Table 4.6Table 4.8Objective BH06Objective BH07Objective BH09
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the retention of works and completion of a change of use from a stone barn to a 2-bedroom dwelling at Pollrane, Kilmore, Co. Wexford. The site is located in a rural area designated as a 'Strong Urban Influence Area' and sits adjacent to an active farmyard and a Protected Structure (Barry House). The Inspector found that while the site is under urban pressure, the project falls under policies favoring the refurbishment of non-residential rural structures (Objective SH49), wh...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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