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The proposed development will consist of a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) comprising 126no residential units and a standalone single storey creche building (173sqm) with associated external play area, set down and parking spaces (12no). The residential development consists of (1) 102 no. two storey 3 and 4 bedroom terraced / semi-detached houses including 50no. 3 bedroom units and 52no. 4 bedroom units and associated parking (204 spaces / 2 per dwelling) and private gardens; (2) Blocks 1 and 2 (1109sqm each) are 2no. 3 storey apartment blocks comprising 24no. apartments (4no. 1 bedroom and 20no. 2 bedroom units) with associated ancillary accommodation and at-grade parking spaces (30no.) and ancillary storage, bin stores and bicycle parking compounds. Vehicular access is provided from an access from the Kilrush Road (R672) and pedestrian entrances are proposed to Kilrush Road and the Dungarvan Bypass (N25). Permission is also sought for all hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, surface water and foul drainage connections to existing network and all associated site and development works associated with the above development
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered premature due to significant capacity constraints within the existing stormwater network and the associated risk of exacerbating downstream flooding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the existing stormwater network can accommodate the impact of the proposed development given current capacity constraints and recurring downstream flooding events.
- The development is deemed premature until necessary stormwater infrastructural upgrade works are in place to ensure a sustainable approach to drainage and flood risk management.
- The proposal conflicts with Policy Objectives UTL 09, UTL 10, and H18 of the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.