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(1) THE CONSTRUCTION OF 99 NO. RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS COMPRISING OF; 8 NO. ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS (TYPES A1 , A2), 6 NO. TWO-BEDROOM TERRACE HOUSES (TYPES B2, B4), 7 NO. THREE-BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSES (TYPES C, DI, D2), 26 NO. THREE-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES (TYPES E, F2), 40 NO. FOUR-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES (TYPES G, H1 , H2), 8 NO. FIVE-BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSES (TYPES I, J1 , J2), 4 NO. FIVE-BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES (TYPES K, L2), WITH EACH DWELLING TO INCLUDE OPTION FOR SOLAR PANEL ON ROOF SLOPE; (2) PROVISION OF A CRÈCHE FACILITY TOTAL AREA 390 M2 —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
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development materially contravenes the 'Business or Technology Park' zoning objective of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and exhibits a substandard, road-dominated design layout.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes the 'Business or Technology Park' zoning objective (LUZO-15) which is specifically intended to facilitate strategic large-scale employment and economic development in Tullamore.
- The design concept is considered substandard and dominated by vehicular roads, failing to meet the criteria of the 'Urban Design Manual' regarding connectivity, efficiency, and the creation of a satisfactory sense of place.
- The development represents an under-utilisation of serviced land due to its low net density, which falls significantly below the national guidelines for sustainable residential development on greenfield sites.