Core Planning Reasoning
The development represents a sustainable infill extension of an established residential area that is consistent with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national policy on compact growth. It is considered that the proposal would not seriously injure residential amenities, traffic safety, or public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is acceptable as an infill project within a Level 1 Key Town, aligning with sequential growth strategies despite the current lack of a Local Area Plan.
- The proposed design, density, and scale are reflective of the existing Roxborough Manor estate and ensure that no material impact arises regarding overlooking or loss of privacy for neighboring residents.
- Infrastructure provision, including drainage and traffic management, is adequate, and potential environmental risks such as historical anthrax spores can be appropriately managed through targeted conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028Objectives CS01-CS03Objective CS04Objective CS15Objectives WT01-WT10Section 4.7.2.1 (Table 4.5)Objectives SH01-6Objective SH15Objective SH22Objective SH30Section 5.10.1Objective TV08Objectives TV25-29Objective TV43Table 3-4Table 6-7Section 3.12.2Section 3.12.6
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for 6 two-storey houses and a 454sqm single-storey childcare facility (accommodating 75 children) on two parcels of land at Roxborough Manor, Mulgannon, Wexford. The houses are proposed for a site previously designated for a creche in an older permission, while the new childcare facility is relocated to a greenfield site further north. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding the absence of a current Local Area Plan, potential traffic hazards, drainage is...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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