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for the following: 1. The construction of 28 no. residential units, comprising of 22 no. 3-bed houses and 6 no. 4-bed houses. 2.Extension of internal Cúl na Coirre pedestrian and vehicular access (currently under construction) to service the proposed development. 3.Provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services, provision of an attenuation tank and sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), connections and all associated site works and ancillary services. Gross floor space of proposed works: 3183.96 sqm
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to excessive density, poor layout and connectivity, potential environmental impacts on protected European sites in the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, and unresolved traffic safety and infrastructure servicing issues.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development's excessive density and poor layout would negatively impact the visual and residential amenities of the area and fail to provide adequate connectivity to the urban core of Headford.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority could not rule out significant adverse effects on the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA due to potential hydrological connections and silt-laden run-off.
- The proposal failed to demonstrate technical feasibility regarding traffic safety, lacking a Road Safety Audit, and failed to provide confirmation from Uisce Éireann regarding the feasibility of water and wastewater connections.