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LRD Permission for development which consists of the following: 1. Demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings including 1 no. two-storey dwelling (199 sqm) and 1 no. bungalow (234 sqm) and shed (13.64 sqm) 2. Construction of 156 no. residential units comprising: a. 113 no. houses (16 no. 2-bed, 91 no. 3-bed, and 6 no. 4-bed) b. 43 no. apartment units (21 no. 1-bed, 22 no. 2-bed). 3. Provision of a creche (179 sqm). 4. Provision of all surface water, watermain and foul water services and connections to existing facilities on Ballymoneen Road (L5024). 5. Provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian access with the Ballymoneen Road (L5024) and the provision of a new pedestrian crossing on the Ballymoneen Road (L5024). Provision of a grass verge and cycle lane in accordance with the Galway Transportation Strategy. 6. Provision of a potential pedestrian and cyclist connection on the eastern site boundary to the existing Slí Gheal development and the provision of 2 no. potential pedestrian connections from the proposed play area to the adjoining Slí Gheal development. 7. The provision of landscaping including play areas and SUDS features. 8. Provision of shared communal and private open space, resident and visitor car parking, electric vehicle charging points, bicycle parking, refuse storage, site landscaping and public lighting, and all associated site development works. 9. Erection of a retaining wall varying in height from 0.5m to 3.5m along parts of the western boundary of the site to be constructed in the event the subject site is developed prior to the proposed N6 Galway City Ring Road Strategic Infrastructure Development (ABP-318220-23). The application contains a statement setting out how the proposal will be consistent with the objectives of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.
Core Refusal Reason
Potential conflict with the N6 Galway City Ring Road (GCRR) reservation corridor and non-compliance with residential design standards regarding separation distances and amenity provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature and in conflict with the delivery of the N6 Galway City Ring Road (GCRR), failing to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that it would not impact the strategic infrastructure project.
- The proposed site layout fails to meet the mandatory 1.5-meter separation distance between side gables and side boundaries as required by Section 11.3.2(f) of the Development Plan.
- The application lacks essential technical assessments, including a Traffic Transport Assessment (TTA) and a Mobility Management Plan (MMP), and fails to provide adequate active amenity facilities such as dedicated teen spaces.