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for the construction of a residential development consisting of 49 no. houses, together with ancillary works in the townlands of Baunmore and Gortnahown. The development will consist of the construction of: 18 no. 4 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, 10 no. 3 bed semi-detached (2 storey) houses, 13 no. 3 bed terraced (2 storey) houses, 3 no. 4 bed detached houses, 5 no. 2 bed terraced houses. The proposed development will also include for; The demolition of a shed ruin on site, provision of public open space areas (including a playground), private open space areas, bicycle parking, footpaths, public lighting, ESB Sub station, landscaping and revised boundary treatments. Provision of carparking including ducting to all spaces for future EV charging points; Provision of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing to traverse the L-31232 county road, connection to existing mains water infrastructure and foul drainage networks including on site surface water attenuation to serve the development, together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is premature pending the delivery and completion of critical wastewater infrastructure, specifically the Páirc na hAbhainn Waste Water Pumping Station required under the Athenry Waste Water Network project.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The appeal site is appropriately zoned 'Residential (Phase 1)' under the Athenry Local Area Plan 2024-2030, thereby addressing the Planning Authority's initial concerns regarding sequential development and compact growth.
  • The proposed density of 27 units per hectare (net) and the overall design layout are considered acceptable and consistent with the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines.
  • Notwithstanding the suitability of the site and design, the development cannot proceed at this time as it is premature pending the completion of necessary wastewater pumping infrastructure expected in 2025.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CS 2 (Compact Growth)Policy Objective CS 3 (Population Growth)Policy Objective CGR 1 (Compact Growth)Policy Objective PM 1 (Placemaking)Policy Objective PM 10 (Design Quality)Policy Objective UL 2 (Layout and Design)Policy Objective UL 5 (Open Space)Policy Objective ARC 1 (Archaeology)Policy Objective ARC 9 (Recorded Monuments)Policy Objective ARC 10 (Zones of Archaeological Potential)Policy Objective WW 7 (Sustainable Drainage Systems)Policy Objective WW 8 (Storm Water Infrastructure)Policy Objective NHB 1 (Natural Heritage)DM Standard 1 (Qualitative Assessment)DM Standard 2 (Multiple Housing Schemes)DM Standard 38 (Effluent Treatment Plants)DM Standard 50 (Environmental Assessments)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks permission for 49 houses on a 2.33-hectare site located approximately 1.2km south of Athenry town centre. The site consists of agricultural land and the remains of a storage shed, positioned between the R347 and existing residential developments. Galway County Council originally refused permission on five grounds, including lack of zoning, overdevelopment, public health risks regarding a nearby private treatment plant, archaeological impacts, and drainage deficiencies. During ...
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