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a new residential (assisted living) apartment development. • The proposed works include removal of existing fencing on existing site on Declan Street, construction of new flat roofed and mono-pitched roofed part single storey, part three-storey and part four-storey residential block containing 21no residential units for assisted living (20no. 1 bedroom and 1no. 2 bedroom), with external balconies on the east and south elevations. • A reception at ground floor level, a common room at first floor level, a communal open space at ground floor level and communal roof terraces at first floor and third-floor levels. • Externally accessed lift, staircase and corridors to the rear with external access to apartments at all levels. • Works will also include alterations to the existing carpark ramp to the two-storey carpark to the rear of Killegland Walk to provide a segregated Part-M compliant pedestrian access ramp and alterations to the existing vehicular access road and footpath. • Allocation of 21no. carparking spaces for the development consisting of 4no. spaces in the existing surface carpark to the north and 17no. spaces in the existing two-storey car-park to the rear of Killegland Walk plus allocation of 1no. carparking space for 8no. bicycle parking spaces in the existing two storey car-park to the rear of Killegland Walk. • All associated site, landscaping and drainage works including bin store, esb meter / switch room and esb sub unit all at ground floor to the rear and externally accessed. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The application was deemed insufficient due to a lack of technical detail regarding traffic safety, surface water management, and compliance with national residential care standards, alongside concerns regarding the proposed unit mix.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive Design Statement or demonstrate compliance with the National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland (2016).
- The Planning Authority raised significant concerns regarding the proposed unit mix (95% one-bedroom units) and the absence of a Stage 1 and 2 Road Safety Audit for the modified vehicular access arrangements.
- The submitted surface water drainage design was found to be non-compliant with Meath County Council's requirements and the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) standards.