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for revisions to housing development previously permitted under pl. ref. no. 21/2388. The development will consist of: (1) construction of 7no. additional houses, comprising of; 2no. type A 4 bedroom 2 storey semi-detached houses; 4no. type B 3 bedroom 2 storey semi-detached houses; 1no. type D 2 bedroom single storey bungalow, (2) variation/omission of condition no.’s 1, 2 & 17(b) of pl. ref. no. 21/2388; (3) provision for bin storage collection points; (4) connection to services permitted under pl. ref. no. 21/2388, together with all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate road layout regarding turning facilities at cul-de-sacs and unacceptable communal bin storage arrangements.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The justification for the exclusion of turning areas at the end of cul-de-sacs is unacceptable as it fails to provide necessary facilities for large vehicle maneuvers.
  • The proposed road layout does not comply with the 'Recommendation for Site Development Works for Housing Areas' or Part B of the Building Regulations.
  • The provision of communal bin collection points is considered an inappropriate design feature for the proposed residential development and must be removed.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 2 Core Strategy, Settlement Strategy and Housing StrategySection 2.4.9 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028Chapter 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 12 Architectural, Archaeological and Cultural HeritageChapter 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 FloodingPolicy SS5 Small Growth Towns (Level 5)SGT 1 Residential Development PhasingHSGT 2 Sustainable Residential Communities

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for revisions to a previously permitted housing development at Ellagh, Headford, Co. Galway, on lands zoned 'Residential - Phase 2'. The proposal included the construction of 7 additional houses and the variation of conditions from a prior grant (Ref. 21/2388). While the principle of residential development was considered acceptable in the context of the settlement hierarchy, the application was refused due to technical deficiencies in the road layout, specificall...
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