2460785
Permission for development on lands at Raynoldstown Village, Haynestown. The development will consist of the construction of 85 no. dwellings comprising of 1 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling (Type C2), 47 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey, semi-detached dwellings (Type C2), 3 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type C3), 2 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type D), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling (Type E1), 2 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type E1), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling (Type E2), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling (Type E3), 4 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type F), 1 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type G1), 1 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type G2), 3 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type G3), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type H1), 4 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type H2), 6 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type J1), 1 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling (Type J2), 2 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type J2), 2 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type J3), 2 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type K1) and all associated ancillary site development works, boundary treatments and landscaping, on lands of circa 3Ha. (Previous Permission 03/1754) with access via the existing approved vehicular and pedestrian access from the Western Relief Road to the west and the Dublin Road via the Boulevard to the east at Raynoldstown Village *Significant Further Information Received on 05/11/2025*
Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority determined that the proposal failed to meet minimum standards for residential amenity regarding separation distances and garden functionality, lacked confirmed wastewater infrastructure feasibility, and required further assessment of archaeological and pluvial flood risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed layout provides inadequate separation distances of 14m between certain rear elevations, failing to meet the 16m requirement set out in Ministerial Guidelines, which would result in overlooking and substandard residential amenity.
- The applicant failed to provide a Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann for wastewater services and did not adequately address the management of pluvial flooding risks identified on the subject site.
- The proposal lacks a comprehensive updated Masterplan to coordinate the delivery of housing with essential neighborhood facilities (creche and community uses) and requires a site-specific Archaeological Impact Assessment.