Core Refusal Reason
The proposed low-density residential development on serviced lands zoned 'Village Centre' is considered an inefficient use of land that fails to meet the density and plot ratio requirements of the Bearna Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal for two detached dwellings represents a significantly low-density use of a prime infill site that falls well below the permissible plot ratio range for a 'Village Centre' location.
- The development fails to consolidate the village core or contribute to a high-quality, vibrant streetscape as envisioned by the strategic objectives of the Bearna Plan and the County Development Plan.
- The nature of the development is contrary to Land Use Zoning objective LH1 and DM Guideline 1, representing an unsustainable development pattern on serviced urban lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Land Use Zoning objective LH1DM Guideline 1Objective LU1 - Village Centre (VC)Objective LU8 - Constrained Land Use Zone (CL)Objective CCF6 - Inappropriate Development on Flood ZonesChapter 3 - Urban & Rural HousingChapter 9 - Heritage, Landscape & Environmental ManagementChapter 13 - Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline planning permission for two detached houses on a 0.172ha infill site at Freeport, Bearna, Co. Galway, located on lands zoned 'Village Centre'. While the site has a history of mixed-use permissions and is currently vacant, the Planning Authority determined that the proposed low-density residential scheme is an inappropriate use of centrally located, serviced land. The application was refused because it fails to meet the density standards and plot ratio requirements ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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