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for (1) Restoration and conversion of an existing two-storey terraced dwelling fronting onto Bride Street into 2 no. apartments, including the addition of a new external first-floor access stairway to the rear. (2) Construction of 2 no. new buildings within the site, each comprising 2 no. apartments (total of 4 new apartments). (3) Pedestrian and cyclist access only, via the existing alleyway to Bride Street. (4) Provision of a bin and bicycle store to serve all 6 proposed apartments. (5) Connection to existing services and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 354.70 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Overdevelopment of a confined site characterized by excessive residential density and a total lack of onsite car parking, leading to traffic safety hazards and loss of residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed density of 111 units per hectare significantly exceeds the recommended 25 units per hectare for Loughrea, representing a material contravention of the Core Strategy and DM Standard 2 of the County Development Plan.
  • The complete absence of onsite car parking provision fails to meet DM Standard 31, which would result in haphazard parking on the adjacent road network, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
  • The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of a confined site that would negatively impact the character and residential amenity of the area while setting an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective CS 2Policy Objective CRG 1Policy Objective CRG 6Policy Objective PM 10Policy Objective SGV 1Policy Objective KSGV 2Policy Objective NBH 1Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47PM 1PM 4PM 6PM 8PM 9PM 11PM 12PM 13UL 1UL 2UL 3UL 5DM Standard 2DM Standard 31DM1DM2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the restoration and conversion of an existing derelict dwelling into two apartments and the construction of four additional apartments in two new buildings on a 0.054ha site at Bride Street, Loughrea. Although the site is zoned for Town Centre (C1) use, Galway County Council refused permission on the grounds of overdevelopment. The Planning Authority determined that the proposed density was nearly four times the recommended limit for the area and that the lack of any onsite...
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