Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to overdevelopment, significant traffic safety concerns, and a lack of technical assessments regarding transportation and utility infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is considered an overdevelopment of the site due to its height, bulk, and massing, which would be detrimental to the visual and residential amenities of the area.
- The project would endanger public safety by creating traffic hazards and obstructions due to insufficient parking, turning facilities, and the lack of a Traffic and Transportation Assessment or Road Safety Audit.
- The absence of feasibility letters or consent from Irish Water regarding public water and wastewater connections makes the proposal contrary to sustainable development policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Leanne O'Rourke applied for a mixed-use development at Cosmona, Loughrea, featuring two offices, a cafe, and three duplex residential units. The site is located in a zoned commercial/mixed-use area adjacent to existing residential and retail developments. Galway County Council refused permission, citing that the building's scale would negatively impact the local character and that the lack of adequate transportation planning and utility connection evidence would result in a haphazard and unsafe ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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