Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre Extension

Application details

Planning reference

20261258

Council

Wexford County Council

Proposal description

Permission for development which will consist of the extension and refurbishment of the existing Wexford Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre, comprising: (a) a two-storey extension (gross floor area c. 561 sq.m) 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 sq.m) 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 sq.m). (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 will be submitted to the planning authority with the application

Location / address

Tincone, Ardcavan

Applicant

Wexford Swimming Pool & Leisure Company Limited by Guarantee

Application type

Permission

Received / registered

24 Sept 2026

Ward / district

ARDCAVAN DED