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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

Refused

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.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM POL 24SOC POL 10DM OBJ 13DM OBJ 15DM OBJ 16DM POL 11DM OBJ 19DM OBJ 20DM OBJ 21SH OBJ 15DM OBJ 25

Decision Document Summary

Star Stone Property Investments Limited proposed a 21-unit assisted living apartment development at Declan Street and Killegland Walk, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. The project consists of a part three-storey and part four-storey block on lands zoned for 'B1 Commercial/Town Centre' use. While the principle of development was considered acceptable, the Planning Authority issued a request for Further Information (effectively stalling the grant) due to the lack of a formal Design Statement, technical failu...
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