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for the development will consist of the provision of a total of 60no. residential units along with provision of a crèche. Particulars of the development comprise as follows: (a) The provision of a total of 60no. residential dwellings which will consist of 7no. 2 bed units, 33no. 3 bed units and 20no. 4 bed units. (b) Provision of a single storey creche with associated parking, bicycle and bin storage. (c)Reconfiguration of internal estate road serving dwelling nos. 1-16 within Bun Na Coille Estate as granted under permission 065813 along with reconfiguration of existing open space at this part of the site. (d) Provision of associated car parking at surface level via a combination of in-curtilage and shared parking for dwellings and via on-street parking for the creche. (e) Provision of electric vehicle charge points with associated site infrastructure ducting to provide charge points for residents throughout the site. (f) Creation of a new access road as an extension from the existing Bun na Coille Estate with associated works to include for a connections to the existing road and footpath network. (g) The provision of associated retaining walls along the eastern and northern boundaries to include for associated fencing. (h) Provision of internal access roads and footpaths and associated works. (i) Provision of residential public open space areas to include formal play areas along with all hard and soft landscape works with public lighting, planting and boundary treatments to include boundary walls, railings & fencing. (j) Internal site works and attenuation systems which will include for provision of a headwall and hydrocarbon and silt interceptor prior to discharge. (k) All ancillary site development/construction works to facilitate foul, water and service networks for connection to the existing foul, water and ESB networks. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and accompanies this application. Gross floor space of proposed works: 7,421.80 sqm
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents overdevelopment due to excessive density and fails to provide safe access or adequate sustainable connectivity to the village core of Moycullen.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed density of 27.48 units per hectare is considered excessive as it significantly exceeds the 16 units per hectare recommended for Moycullen in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed access through unfinished housing estates is deemed unsatisfactory and unsafe for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, potentially creating a traffic hazard.
- The application lacks sufficient technical evidence regarding surface water drainage capacity and fails to provide desirable permeability or sustainable links to the village core.