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for revisions to the “An Choill Fada” housing estate (under construction) previously permitted under Pl. Ref. No. 22/60425. The development will consist of: (1) Permission to vary Condition No. 2(b) of Pl. Ref. No. 22/60425 to provide for the construction of 2 no. semi-detached 1 bedroomed bungalows on an infill site and (2) Provision of a playground to serve this estate and the neighbouring “An Gort Fada” estate to the west (permitted by An Bord Pleanala under ABP 310373-21, which is under construction). The development will include for all associated site works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 116 sqm
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from the parking layout, potential adverse impacts on the River Suck Callows SPA, and fundamental contradictions between the development description and the submitted site layout.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed perpendicular car parking spaces located near a junction and internal road bend would necessitate reversing movements that create traffic conflicts and endanger public safety.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the River Suck Callows SPA in view of its conservation objectives.
- The development description as advertised substantially contradicts the submitted site layout plan and previous planning conditions, meaning the development cannot be facilitated as represented.