Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority refused permission due to potential conflict with previously permitted public open space and a lack of connection details from Uisce Éireann; however, the Inspector recommends a grant, noting the site's residential zoning and adequate overall open space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is appropriately zoned 'Residential Phase 1' and the proposed dwelling provides a responsive design that offers passive surveillance to the adjacent new distributor road link.
- The wider residential scheme retains approximately 20% public open space, which significantly exceeds the minimum requirements (10-15%) set out in national guidelines, even with the development of the appeal site.
- Evidence from Uisce Éireann indicates that Oranmore has 'green' status regarding wastewater capacity and adequate water supply, making the single-house connection feasible via standard planning conditions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.7.4 (Public and Private Open Space)Objective UL5 (Open Space)DM Standard 1 (Qualitative Assessment-Design Quality)DM Standard 2 (Multiple Housing Schemes)DM Standard 36 (Water and Wastewater)Appendix 9 (Infrastructure Assessment)Section 2.14.2, Volume 2 (Water Supply)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a detached 4-bedroom house on a 0.072 Ha site within the 'Tobair Óráin' development in Oranmore, Co. Galway. The site was historically omitted from housing to provide flexibility for the Oranhill Distributor Road, which is now under construction. While the Planning Authority argued the site should remain as open space, the Inspector found that the site is specifically zoned for residential use and that its development would not reduce the wider estate's ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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