Plans to build a pedestrian and cycling greenway between Wexford and Curracloe have been rejected.

The Wexford County Council proposal was denied planning permission by An Bord Pleanala.

The proposal consists of 10.7 km of a shared cycling and walking greenway and a further 4.9 km of local looped trails and would have linked the centre of Wexford Town with the popular amenity areas at Curracloe Beach and the Raven. It is one of four high-quality greenways proposed by Wexford County Council to be constructed over the next five years.

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A submission from the National Parks & Wildlife Service raised concerns about the impact of the proposed development on the Raven Point Nature Reserve Special Area of Conservation and Wexford Harbour and Slobs Special Protection Area. An Bord Pleanala cited these possible adverse effects of the proposed development in its rejection, adding that the proposed Greenway "would be detrimental to the attractive and sensitive landscape and visual amenities of the area".

The Council will now examine the decision of An Bord Pleanala prior to determining its next course of action in relation to the project.

(CM/MH)