2360259

Permission for the demolition of existing double garage door workshop to front of site and demolition of rear garden shed, construction of 3no. one bedroom studio apartments in a two-storey front block and single storey rear block with bicycle / bin storage , large landscaped communal open space to rear and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development represents an overdevelopment of the site, providing a poor standard of residential accommodation for future occupants and failing to demonstrate that it would not adversely impact the amenity of adjoining properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development constitutes overdevelopment, resulting in substandard internal storage, inadequate bin facilities, and poorly configured private open spaces that lack sufficient daylight and sunlight.
  • The applicant failed to provide necessary shadow and daylight/sunlight analyses to ensure the protection of residential amenity for both future occupants and neighboring properties at No. 34 and No. 36 Mary Street.
  • The proposed disposal of surface water into the combined public sewer system is contrary to Policy Objective IU 21, which requires the implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS).

Cited Policies (CDP)

CS 1CS 2SS1SS10HOU 1HOU 10HOU 19HOU 21HOU 22HOU 25HOU 26HOU 28HOU 30HOU 32HOU 33IU 19IU 20IU 21IU 22IU 23NGB 6Chapter 1313.8.913.8.1013.8.1713.9.1813.8.1913.8.2713.8.2813.8.2913.8.3213.16.1713.19.14Table 13.12Table 13.13

Decision Document Summary

This application by Rangewood Construction Ltd sought permission for the demolition of a workshop and shed at 35 Mary Street, Drogheda, to facilitate the construction of three 1-bedroom studio apartments in a two-storey front and single-storey rear block arrangement. The site is zoned 'A1 Existing Residential' within the Drogheda settlement boundary. Louth County Council refused permission primarily because the proposal was deemed an overdevelopment of a restricted site, offering substandard res...
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