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Permission for the construction of a two storey extension to the Abbeyfield Hotel EROC Centre, to provide additional accommodation with a single storey corridor link to the existing EROC Centre, an Astro Turf Pitch, a Play Area and all associated site development works at Abbeyfield Hotel EROC Centre,

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development represents a substantial upscaling of facilities on a relatively confined site, resulting in over-development that lacks adequate passive open amenity space and threatens the residential amenities of adjoining properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal constitutes an over-intensification of the site, providing insufficient communal and passive open space for residents while failing to integrate amenity areas for adults.
  • The siting of the proposed astro-turf pitch and play area in close proximity to the northern boundary poses a significant risk of noise, disturbance, and loss of amenity for adjacent residential properties.
  • The applicant failed to provide critical technical data regarding wastewater network capacity, safe HGV maneuvering within the site, and comprehensive waste management operations.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 3: People, Places & HousesChapter 4: Towns and VillagesChapter 7: Infrastructure, Transport & CommunicationSection 7.8: Water ServicesChapter 11: Social, Community and Cultural DevelopmentChapter 12: Development ManagementVolume II: Ballaghaderreen Settlement PlanFigure BN1: Land Use Zoning MatrixTable 12.1: Car Parking StandardsTable 12.2: Bicycle Parking Standards

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks permission for a two-storey extension to the Abbeyfield Hotel EROC Centre in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, including an astro-turf pitch and play area. Located on lands zoned 'Existing Residential', the development was deemed to be an excessive upscaling on a confined site. While the principle of development was considered acceptable under the zoning matrix, the application was refused (as per the prompt's context) due to the potential for adverse impacts on neighboring resi...
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