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to demolish the existing vacant single storey dwelling house, and to construct 8 apartments units. The 8 apartments are to be constructed in 2 separate blocks, block A containing 4 units & block B containing 4 units. The development will include a courtyard and external staircase along with all ancillary site works & services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 598 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 131 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site, characterized by excessive density, substandard residential amenity, and non-compliance with national design standards and local traffic safety requirements.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed density significantly exceeds the Core Strategy and DM Standard 2 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028, resulting in a substandard form of development with inadequate private open space provision.
  • The scale and massing are incongruous with the surrounding residential character, creating an overly dominant visual impact and failing to meet the requirements of the Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate technical compliance regarding surface water disposal, traffic safety (DMURS), and essential utility connections from Uisce Éireann, posing risks to public health and road safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM Standard 2Table 15.1Policy Objective UL 2Policy Objective PM 1Policy Objective PM 5Policy Objective PM 10DM Standard 67DM Standard 33(a)DM Standard 31DM Standard 36

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the demolition of a vacant single-storey dwelling and the construction of eight apartments in two blocks at Townpark 1st Division, Tuam, Co. Galway. Although the town centre location is zoned for such use, the Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal represents an overdevelopment of the 0.060-hectare site. The decision was based on the project's excessive density, poor quality of residential amenity for future occupants, and failure to provide adequate...
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