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Planning application 20261147

Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre Extension

Tincone, Ardcavan

Current status

Pre-validation

Next key date

Decision due

25 October 2026

Application timeline

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  1. Application received

  2. Decision due

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Why this application matters

Expanded aquatic facilities

The scheme adds a double-height, eight-lane 25-metre pool with plant and pool-support space. The existing pool would become a dedicated learner pool.

Wider leisure centre upgrade

A two-storey 561 sq m gym extension would provide expanded fitness space, offices, staff facilities and a meeting or multi-purpose room. Internal works include accessible and group changing, an exercise studio, sauna and steam room.

Access and sustainability works

Site works include revised parking and set-down arrangements, accessible spaces, EV charging, cycle parking and a separate two-way route for the existing caravan park. PV panels, drainage infrastructure, landscaping and ecologically sensitive lighting are included.

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Application details

Planning reference
20261147
Council
Wexford County Council
Proposal description
Permission for an extension and refurbishment of the existing Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre, Tincone, Ferrybank, Co. Wexford, Y35 Y184, comprising: (a) a two-storey extension (gross floor area c. 561 sqm) to the existing gymnasium providing expanded fitness facilities, associated support spaces, administrative offices, staff facilities and a meeting/multi-purpose room; (b) a double-height extension (gross floor area c. 1,324 sqm) providing a new eight-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, a plant room and associated pool support facilities; (c) alterations and extensions to the existing entrance lobby and internal circulation, including the relocation of the principal stair core; (d) the internal reconfiguration and refurbishment of the existing leisure centre, including the conversion of the existing swimming pool into a dedicated learner pool, the provision of new accessible and group changing facilities, wellness facilities including a sauna and steam room, associated ancillary facilities, together with additional plant space and an exercise studio (additional gross floor area c. 207 sqm); (e) the reconfiguration and extension of the existing car parking areas, including accessible parking spaces, EV charging infrastructure, bicycle parking, revised set-down facilities and a dedicated two-way access route serving the existing caravan park; (f) hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, ecologically sensitive public lighting, roof mounted PV cells, associated drainage infrastructure, the provision of a freestanding double-sided totem sign, and all associated site development and ancillary works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) accompanies this planning application
Location / address
Tincone, Ardcavan
Applicant
Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure Ltd
Agent
Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure Ltd
Application type
Permission
Received / registered
31 Aug 2026
Ward / district
ARDCAVAN DED
Grid reference
305443, 122539

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