Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission, concluding that the proposal is consistent with the 'Tourist Accommodation' zoning, replaces a derelict hotel structure with a low-density age-friendly development, and would not seriously injure the residential or visual amenities of the coastal area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of development is acceptable as the site is specifically zoned for 'Tourist Accommodation' and the proposed retirement-based caravan park use is 'open to consideration' within the local policy framework.
- The proposed design and layout represent a high-quality, low-density alternative to standard holiday parks, facilitating the redevelopment of a derelict hotel site while protecting the visual amenities and character of the coastal zone.
- The development will not result in significant adverse impacts regarding traffic safety, public health, or environmental heritage, and fulfills all necessary criteria for EIA and Appropriate Assessment screening.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.6.2Objective SH02Section 4.4Section 4.9.6Section 7.3Objective TM05Objective TM12Objective TM16Objective TM21Objective TM22Objective TM24Section 7.7.5Objective TM53Objective TM54Objective TM55Chapter 15Section 15.5.2Objective SC01Objective SC11Volume 2 Section 3.9Volume 2 Section 3.11Table 6-1Objective TA02 (LAP)Objective TA05 (LAP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the partial demolition of the former Ardamine House Hotel and the construction of a retirement-based caravan park consisting of 39 chalet-type holiday home units, a community building, and associated site works at Riverchapel, Co. Wexford. The site is located in a coastal area zoned for 'Tourist Accommodation' under the Courtown & Riverchapel LAP. Third-party appellants argued that the area suffers from an over-proliferation of caravan parks and that the site lacks the medi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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