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Permission for minor modifications to existing permitted development (register reference 21950/An Bord Pleanala 312697-22) which included works to a protected structure (RPS ref: DB-042) at this site at Crushrod Avenue, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 V20V. The development consists of the relocation and reduction in size of the ESB substation and multi-metering structure and conversion to amenity space; conversion of storage areas at ground floor of blocks A & B to provide for 2no. additional one-bedroom apartment units; the relocation of the bin store and bike storage areas, and all ancillary site development works
Core Refusal Reason
The relocation of essential service facilities from internal to external areas was deemed injurious to residential amenity and the public realm, compounded by a lack of technical details regarding the revised substation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The relocation of bicycle and refuse storage from secure, internal locations to external areas would be injurious to the residential and visual amenities of future occupants and contrary to Apartment Guidelines.
- The proposed modifications would result in the incremental degradation of the scheme's permitted parking and landscaping provision.
- The Planning Authority was unable to complete a full assessment of the proposed ESB sub-station due to the absence of necessary plans and particulars.