Core Refusal Reason
The extension of hours would cause significant noise, nuisance, and disturbance to adjacent residential properties due to the open nature of the smoking area and its close proximity to dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The open nature and scale of the smoking area would result in unacceptable noise levels and nuisance for neighboring residents.
- The proximity of the site to residential properties to the north and east makes the extension of operating hours beyond 10pm unsuitable.
- The proposal fails to comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 standards regarding the management of Public Houses and Nightclubs.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Vol 2, Section 5.10.8
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission to extend the operating hours of an existing beer garden and smoking area at Goreycorporationlands, Gorey Urban, beyond the current 10pm limit. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the intensification of use late at night would negatively impact the residential amenity of nearby homes. It was determined that the noise generated from the open-air facility would be contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would not repr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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