Permission for an ecotourism farm diversification development, consisting of the construction of…

Application details

Planning reference

20210919

Council

Wexford County Council

Proposal description

Permission for an ecotourism farm diversification development, consisting of the construction of: a 2-storey lodge with spa including 40 no. guest bedrooms with associated balconies; bar & lounge with separate restaurants and adjacent deck areas; events room with enclosed courtyard to include designated bar and toilet facilities; spa and treatment facilities with associated spaces; 5 no. 2-storey farmstead self-catering apartment buildings in farm courtyard formation to include 30 no. apartments in total (11 no. 2 beds, 11 no. 3 beds and 8 no. 4 bed apartments) and farm shop; single storey swimming pool building to include changing rooms, pool, ancillary spaces & outdoor patio; walking trails throughout the farm integrated with landscaping and pet farm; vehicular access to the R734 road and boundary setback and sightline improvements at the Ralph junction; 7 no. car parking zones providing 144 no. car parking spaces, drop-off areas and bicycle parking; service yard, plant and landscaping; site development works to include signage, mains water & well connection, surface water disposal and on-site effluent treatment system. The site is located adjacent to 'Bannow Bay' SAC and an NIS has been submitted with this application.

Location / address

Ralph, Fethard

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

11 Jun 2021

Council status

Appealed

Council decision

Granted (Conditional)

Council decision date

4 Apr 2022

Appeal lodged

28 Apr 2022

Appeal decision

Refuse Permission

Appeal decision date

13 Sept 2023