Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents overdevelopment of a restricted backland site, resulting in the loss of essential residential amenities for existing apartments and failing to provide adequate technical information regarding services and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The introduction of a commercial use onto a physically restricted residential site is considered incompatible with established uses and would negatively impact existing residential amenity.
- The proposal results in the loss of critical infrastructure for the existing apartment development, including parking, circulation space, and refuse storage, leading to haphazard overdevelopment.
- There is a significant lack of technical detail regarding water supply, drainage, and compliance with DMURS standards for the intensification of the vehicular entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Sean Purcell sought permission for two new offices (57sqm) in a backland location to the rear of an existing apartment building at Mitchell Street, Thurles. While the 'Urban Core' zoning allows for office use in principle, the application was refused due to its cramped nature on a restricted site. The development would displace necessary parking and amenity space for existing residents and failed to provide sufficient information on site services and traffic safety compliance, ultimately constit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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