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for the development of a total of 60no. residential units along with provision of a crèche. Particulars of the development comprise as follows: (a) The provision of a total of 60no. residential dwellings which will consist of 7no. 2 bed units, 33no. 3 bed units and 20no. 4 bed units. (b) Provision of a single storey creche with associated parking, bicycle and bin storage. (c) Provision of associated car parking at surface level via a combination of in-curtilage and shared parking for dwellings and via on-street parking for the creche. (d) Provision of electric vehicle charge points with associated site infrastructure ducting to provide charge points for residents throughout the site. (e) Creation of a new access road as an extension from the existing Bun na Coille Estate with associated works to include for a connection to the existing road and footpath network. (f) The provision of associated retaining walls along the eastern and northern boundaries to include for associated fencing. (g) Provision of internal access roads and footpaths and associated works. (h) Provision of residential public open space areas to include formal play areas along with all hard and soft landscape works with public lighting, planting and boundary treatments to include boundary walls, railings & fencing. (i) Internal site works and attenuation systems which will include for provision of a hydrocarbon and silt interceptor prior to discharge. (j) All ancillary site development/construction works to facilitate foul, water and service networks for connection to the existing foul, water and ESB networks. Gross floor space of proposed works: 7,185.6 sqm (house/s) & 236.2 sqm (comm/ind)
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents overdevelopment due to excessive density, unsatisfactory access through unfinished estates, lack of sustainable connectivity, and potential environmental impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 26.77p/ha significantly exceeds the recommended 16p/ha for Moycullen, resulting in overdevelopment that lacks sufficient permeability and contravenes previous planning conditions.
- The Planning Authority cannot rule out adverse effects on the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC due to a weak hydrological link and insufficient evidence regarding surface water drainage capacity.
- The proposed access through unfinished housing estates is considered unsatisfactory and hazardous, posing a risk to public safety and failing to provide desirable connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists.