2460472

Permission for amendments to part of a residential development previously approved under planning Ref: 21412. The amendments include: Alterations to the elevation and boundaries of the unit 13. Amendments to the unit type and position of the units 28 – 33. Provision of an additional 3-bed detached house (No 34) and accordingly, it will increase the overall number of residential units within the scheme from 33 to 34, together with revisions to the associated site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from inadequate sightlines and stopping distances for units located too close to a roundabout, alongside a failure to provide a coherent streetscape in accordance with urban design standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed layout for units 29-33 fails to comply with DMURS standards as their proximity to the roundabout prevents adequate forward stopping distances and visibility sightlines, creating a traffic hazard.
  • The revised proposal fails to provide a proper streetscape by setting dwellings back from the access road, which is contrary to the Urban Design Manual 2009 and the previously permitted scheme.
  • The Planning Authority determined that the development would be contrary to the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would not represent proper planning or sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Lorrac Developments Ltd. sought permission for amendments to a previously approved residential development at Termonfeckin Road, Newtownstalaban, Drogheda, including the addition of one extra dwelling unit. The revisions were prompted by a requirement to redesign the northern access road junction to the existing Termon Abbey roundabout. However, the application was refused because the new layout resulted in vehicular entrances for units 29-33 having insufficient sightlines, posing a risk to publ...
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