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to construct 3 serviced dwelling houses and associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 265.68 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, leading to traffic hazards and a lack of adequate off-street parking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale of the proposed three-house development on a restricted site is considered overdevelopment, particularly when compared to the previously granted two-house scheme (Pl. Ref. 18/904).
  • The proposal fails to provide suitable off-street parking consistent with the requirements of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The additional traffic movements generated onto the adjoining private road and local road (L-8279) would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1DM Standard 50Chapter 2 Core Strategy, Settlement Strategy and Housing StrategyChapter 3 Placemaking, Regeneration and Urban LivingChapter 7 Infrastructure, Utilities and Environmental ProtectionSection 7.5.3 Policy Objectives for Water SupplyChapter 8 Tourism and LandscapeSection 8.13 LandscapeChapter 10 Natural Heritage, Biodiversity and Green/Blue InfrastructureSection 10.6 Natural Heritage and BiodiversitySection 10.15 Green and Blue InfrastructureChapter 14 Climate Change, Energy and Renewable ResourcesSection 14.4 Climate Change Adaptation and MitigationSection 14.6 FloodingChapter 15 Development Management StandardsSection 15.2.4 Other Residential Development (Rural and Urban)Section 15.6 Infrastructure, Utilities and Environmental ProtectionSection 15.7.2 Landscape SensitivitySection 15.13.2 Surface Water Drainage and Flooding

Decision Document Summary

Frank Higgins sought permission for the construction of three serviced dwelling houses on a site zoned 'Town Centre' in Loughrea, Co. Galway. While the principle of residential development was accepted and the site is connected to public services, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal represents overdevelopment of a restricted site. The application was refused primarily because the increased density would lead to insufficient off-street parking and create a traffic hazard on the ad...
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