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Permission for development on lands at Raynoldstown Village, Haynestown, Dundalk. The development will consist of the construction of 80 no. dwellings comprising of 1 no. end of terrace, 3 bedroom, 2 storey dwelling (Type A), 23 no. terrace 3 bedroom, 2 storey dwellings (Type B), 32 no. semi-detached, 3 bedroom, 2 storey dwellings (Type C2), 5 no. semi-detached, 3 bedroom 2 storey dwellings (Type C3), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type E1), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type F), 1 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type G4), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type H3), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwelling (Type H4), 5 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type J1), 2 no. 3 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type J2), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling (Type K1) and 2 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type K1), 1 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling (Type K2) and 3 no. 4 bedroom, 2 storey semi-detached dwellings (Type K2) and all associated ancillary site development works, boundary treatments and landscaping, on lands of circa 2.48Ha. (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, Haynestown
Core Refusal Reason
The application was deemed technically deficient and premature due to unconfirmed wastewater capacity, inadequate surface water management (SUDS) calculations, and failure to demonstrate compliance with Part V, DMURS, and archaeological assessment requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide written confirmation from Uisce Éireann regarding the feasibility of connecting to the public wastewater network, which is currently subject to significant capacity constraints at the Blackrock Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- The proposed drainage strategy is technically insufficient, lacking site-specific soil permeability testing and comprehensive Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) management for all residential clusters within the scheme.
- The development fails to meet essential planning and design standards, including DMURS-compliant traffic calming measures, adequate visual amenity for bin storage, and the provision of a current Part V social and affordable housing agreement.