An Bord Pleanala has moved to uphold planning permission for a 40-home development in the Coxtown area of Dunmore East despite an appeal.

Initial planning permission was granted by the local authority on January 15th this year to applicant S & K Carey Limited who first submitted plans on August 14th last.

The permission was granted subject to 24 conditions – however an appeal was lodged to An Bord Pleanala in relation to the development on behalf of three appellants – Bernadette Hurley,
Woodstown Bay Shellfish Ltd and Michael & Hilary Griffin.

Their concerns acknowledged a potential lack of open space, while they also claim the density is too high and not in the character for the area.

The subject site is located in the townland of Coxtown and within the development boundary of Dunmore East. The site is located approximately 800 metres to the southwest of the Dunmore East Harbour along Convent Road and approximately 12km from Waterford City. The site area is 1.6 hectares and located between detached dwellings and located approximately 250 metres from the coastline.

Planning Inspector Jennifer McQuaid recommended that the planning permission is upheld – subject to 25 conditions, paving the way for development.

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