An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) overturned Wexford County Council’s initial approval following significant local objections. Local appeals highlighted that the massive hotel would essentially double the population of the working fishing village when full, altering its local amenity. Project architect Stephen Carr noted that up to 95 pc of locals historically recognised the generational economic benefits and employment potential the resort would yield. Rather than abandoning the development, Mr Roche indicated his team is confident that incorporating necessary design amendments will allow a revised, context-compliant variation of the Kilmore Quay Integrated Resort Hotel to resume the planning process successfully. This is a five-star destination resort, designed to the highest standards.”