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CONSTRUCTION OF 5 NO. COMMERCIAL UNITS, INCLUDING ACCESS, CARPARKING, CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to concerns regarding the creation of a new entrance on a designated Strategic Road Corridor (L-1512-6) which could prejudice the delivery of the Western Network Project, alongside significant information deficiencies concerning the specific nature of the commercial uses and their cumulative traffic impacts.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification for a new access point on the L-1512-6, which is identified as a Strategic Road Corridor and part of the Western Relief Road for Letterkenny, potentially prejudicing the delivery of strategic infrastructure.
  • There are significant information deficiencies regarding the specific nature of the proposed commercial uses, making it impossible to fully assess the resulting traffic, parking, and transportation impacts on the local road network.
  • The internal site layout is poorly designed, dominated by a 6m access road with haphazard parking and limited pedestrian permeability, representing a piecemeal and unsustainable approach to development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy LK-DM-P-1Policy LK-DM-P-2Objective LK-ED-O-1Policy LK-EDE-P-2Objective LTP-T-O-2Policy LTP-T-P-5Policy LTP-T-P-6Objective ED-O-3Policy ED-P-2Policy ED-P-4Policy ED-P-5Policy ED-P-6Policy ED-P-14Objective T-O-7Policy T-P-13Policy T-P-15Policy NG-P-7Appendix 3 Development Guidelines and Technical Standards

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of 5 commercial units (GFA 3,600 sq.m total) on a 2.15ha greenfield site in Killyclug, Letterkenny. While the Planning Authority originally refused permission on the grounds of prematurity relative to the Draft Letterkenny Plan 2023-2029, the Inspector focuses on strategic road and design issues. The site is located along the L-1512-6, designated as a Strategic Road Corridor for the Western Network Project (Western Relief Road). The Inspector argues that a ...
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