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permission for development consisting of the construction of 50no. Dwelling Units. To consist of 22no. 2 bed 2 storey semi-detached houses, 8no. 2 bed semi-detached bungalows houses, 10no. 3 bed 2 storey semi-detached houses, 8no. 4 bed 2 storey semi-detached house and 2no. 5 bed 2 storey detached houses. New vehicular entrance and all associated site development works, Significant Further Information relates to, Submission of drawings, NRB Transport assessment, Quality Audit, RFI Response, out door lighting report

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Traffic safety hazards at the site entrance and deficiencies in the proposed residential layout and drainage infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard due to the additional traffic generated onto a substandard road network and inadequate sightlines.
  • The proposed site layout is considered substandard in terms of the quantity and quality of public open space provided, failing to provide a high level of residential amenity.
  • The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed development can be adequately serviced in terms of sustainable surface water disposal and drainage.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025Residential A Zoning

Decision Document Summary

Tullyagan Properties Ltd sought permission for a 50-unit residential development consisting of semi-detached houses and bungalows on a 2.04-hectare greenfield site at Drumconrath Road, Magheross, Carrickmacross. Although the site is zoned 'Residential A' under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025, the application was refused by the local authority. The refusal was primarily based on critical concerns regarding traffic safety at the new vehicular entrance, a layout that did not meet mod...
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