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to demolish existing building and construct a housing development, consisting of three block of apartments (with total of 6 no. three bedroom apartments, and 18 no. two bedroom apartments), ancillary works with associated site works and services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 2,038 sqm. Gross floor space of any demolition: 105.50 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes overdevelopment with excessive density, inappropriately utilizes Phase 2 residential lands, lacks essential environmental and servicing assessments, and presents significant traffic safety concerns.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed density of 50 units per hectare is considered excessive and contrary to the Core Strategy and DM Standard 2, representing an overdevelopment that would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area.
  • The location of Blocks B and C on lands zoned Residential Phase 2 materially contravenes Policy Objective LSST 5, as these lands are generally not developable for housing within the lifetime of the current Local Area Plan.
  • The application failed to provide critical technical documentation, including a Natura Impact Assessment for the nearby Lough Rea SAC/SPA, a letter of feasibility from Irish Water, and adequate traffic safety analysis regarding vehicular maneuvering and pedestrian permeability.

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 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47LSST 1LSST 5LSST 7PM 1PM 4PM 6PM 8PM 9PM 11PM 12PM 13UL 1UL 2UL 3UL 5DM Standard 2DM 1DM 2NNR 2NNR 3NNR 6NNR 7DM Standard 33aPolicy Objective WS 4

Decision Document Summary

Mark Field applied for permission to demolish derelict buildings and construct a 24-unit apartment development across three blocks at Cross Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway. The site is split between Phase 1 and Phase 2 residential zoning. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposed density significantly exceeded development plan standards, the development inappropriately encroached on Phase 2 lands, and the applicant failed to submit necessary environmental (NIA), servicing (...
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