Core Refusal Reason
The development is premature due to a lack of necessary pedestrian/cyclist infrastructure, insufficient legal interest for off-site works, outdated utility feasibility, and poor design resulting in overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is premature pending the delivery of safe pedestrian and cyclist linkages to Gorey Town and contravenes the sequential development approach required by the Local Area Plan.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of necessary permissions from third-party landowners for off-site works and submitted an outdated Confirmation of Feasibility from Irish Water.
- The site layout is deficient, specifically regarding Unit 20, which would result in unacceptable overlooking and a negative impact on the residential amenity of future occupants.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.4 of the Gorey Local Area Plan
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of 89 residential units at Ballowen or Ramsfortpark, Gorey Rural. The local authority refused the development on four grounds, primarily citing its prematurity in the absence of essential infrastructure and safe connectivity to the built-up area of Gorey. Furthermore, the application was deemed flawed due to unresolved legal interests for off-site works, the use of an expired 2018 Irish Water feasibility certificate, and specific design failure...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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