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development consisting of to demolish an existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and for the construction of 7 no. houses, comprising 1 pair of semi-detached two storey houses, a terrace of 3 two storey houses and 2 detached dormer style houses, together will all ancillary site works and services
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate backland layout, significant deficiencies in technical information regarding traffic and water services, and overall substandard urban design quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The layout constitutes undesirable and haphazard backland development that conflicts with the established pattern of the area and would set an undesirable precedent for future development.
- The application contains insufficient information regarding the site entrance, traffic safety, water connections, and wastewater disposal, potentially endangering road users and public health.
- The proposal represents a substandard residential development of poor architectural quality that fails to comply with the criteria of the Urban Design Manual and relevant County Development Plan policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
P-CYF-1SP-HOU-1Section 13.3 of the Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023Section 16.3 of the Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010-2016Section 16.3.2Section 16.3.4Section 16.3.7Section 16.3.8
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the demolition of an existing dwelling and outbuildings to construct 7 new houses (comprising semi-detached, terraced, and detached dormer units) on a site at Newtownhomes Road, Cornageeha, Sligo. Although the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused permission because the scheme's layout included inappropriate backland development that would detract from the local character. Additionally, the proposal was deemed to have failed to provide adequate ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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