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Permission for alterations to previously granted Planning Application – Ref No. 24-086. These alterations will consist of revisions to the 6 No. apartment, three-storey residential building to include provision of 8 No. own door apartments including 4 No. one bedroom ground floor apartments and 4 No. three bedroom two storey apartments (to first and second floors) including associated elevational/design changes in place of that previously granted. Alterations to previously granted associated site development works *Significant Further Information received 26/05/2026*

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was deemed over-dominant in its scale and layout, failing to provide an adequate buffer from the road network while lacking essential details on residential amenity, flood risk management, and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The building's footprint and three-storey height are considered over-dominant in the streetscape due to the lack of a sufficient setback from the northern boundary and Tom Bellew Avenue.
  • The proposal lacks sufficient detail to ensure high-quality residential amenity, specifically regarding the management of refuse, bulky storage, and the security and privacy of communal and private open spaces.
  • The applicant failed to provide necessary technical assessments, including a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment for Flood Zone B and a Road Safety Audit to address potential traffic hazards at the adjoining junctions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.21.5Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 13Section 13.8.19Table 13.11Section 13.16.12Section 13.16.16Policy IU 19Policy IU 22Policy HOU 32

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of a community building and the construction of a three-storey residential block containing 8 apartments at the junction of Tom Bellew Avenue and Grange Close, Dundalk. Although the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding the building's visual impact and proximity to the public footpath, which was deemed over-dominant. Additionally, the application was deferred for Further Information due to inadequate p...
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