Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inadequate surface water management, traffic safety concerns regarding a premature junction intensification, and insufficient technical and operational detail regarding noise, visual impact, and industrial processes.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature pending necessary upgrades to the R772 and L-5032 junction, posing a risk to traffic safety due to intensification of an inadequate road network.
- The proposed surface water attenuation measures are inadequate and fail to provide a nature-based solution as required by the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- There is a significant lack of technical detail and clarity regarding operational impacts, including noise assessments, waste management, visual screening, and infrastructure access.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.11.11 Surface Water Management
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a detached, part three-storey, part two-storey industrial building at Ballyloughan, Ballynestragh. The local authority refused the proposal on eleven grounds, primarily focusing on the prematurity of the development relative to necessary road infrastructure upgrades at the R772/L-5032 junction. Additionally, the planning authority cited non-compliance with surface water management policies, insufficient landscaping and visual impact assessments, and a lack ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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