2460662

for the construction of a residential development comprising of 1no. 2 bedroom detached bungalow, 4no. 3 bedroom semi-detached 2 storey houses, 4no. 3 bedroom 2 storey terraced houses and alterations to existing site entrance, new access road, footpath, parking bays, amenity areas, drainage and ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate the technical feasibility of utility connections through third-party lands and inadequate design provision for the passive surveillance of public open space.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide confirmation of feasibility from Uisce Éireann for foul sewer and public water connections, particularly regarding the proposed use of third-party privately owned lands.
  • The proposed site layout provides inadequate passive surveillance of the northwestern public open space, necessitating the omission of House No. 9 and a dual-aspect redesign for House No. 8 to ensure the area is properly overlooked.
  • The application lacks essential technical details regarding SUDS hierarchy compliance, road infrastructure specifications (specifically the requirement for cast in situ kerbing), street lighting design, and a comprehensive landscaping strategy.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WCCC Development Plan 2022 - 2028Zoned Existing Residential [RS]Zoned Open Space and Recreation [OS]H02H04H17H18Section 3.4.2Section 4.7Section 8.6Section 8.89.8.2 Surface Water and Sewer Drainage/ Flooding

Decision Document Summary

John Ronan sought planning permission for a residential development of 9 dwellings, including a bungalow, semi-detached, and terraced houses, at Old Crobally Road, Tramore. While the site is primarily zoned 'Existing Residential' within the settlement limits, the Planning Authority determined the proposal was not acceptable in its current form. The recommendation for further information (effectively a refusal to grant at this stage) was based on the failure to demonstrate feasible utility connec...
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