Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety concerns on national routes, potential negative impacts on the commercial vitality of Enniscorthy town centre, and a lack of critical technical information regarding environmental impacts and wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal contravenes national policy regarding development on national routes and is considered prejudicial to traffic safety and the operation of the road network.
- The establishment of an out-of-town commercial destination in an unserviced rural area would undermine the future growth, vitality, and viability of Enniscorthy Town Centre.
- The application lacks sufficient technical information to allow for EIA screening or to ensure public health safety regarding groundwater discharge and distillery waste management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.6.2Objective TM19Objective TM43
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a large-scale agri-tourism development at Templescoby, The Leap, including a distillery, visitor centre, and restaurant facilities. The local authority refused the application on the grounds that it would compromise the safety of the national road network and negatively impact the retail hierarchy by drawing commercial activity away from Enniscorthy. Additionally, the application was deemed premature and potentially hazardous to public health due to the absence...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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