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The development will consist of: (1) construction of 81 no. residential units comprising of; (a) 10 no. 2 storey 4-bed semi-detached Units; (b) 42 no. 2 storey 3-bed semi detached Units; (c) 17 no. 2 storey 3-bed terrace Units; (d) 8 no. 2 storey 2-bed terrace Units; (e) 4 no. 2 storey 4-bed detached Units. (2) construction of site entrance with connection to the Gormanston Road; (3) provision of all associated infrastructure including connection to existing foul and surface water drainage systems, provision of surface water attenuation, and connection to mains water supply, and (4) landscaping, site boundaries, lighting, ESB substation and all associated site development works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The Inspector recommended a reversal of the Planning Authority's refusal and a grant of permission, concluding that the requirement for a Link Road through the site was contrary to national policy on national road protection and that the development's density and layout were appropriate for its urban edge context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of a Link Road through the site is not supported by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) as it would adversely affect the strategic role and function of the M1 motorway network.
- A residential density of c. 27 units per hectare is appropriate for the site's location at the edge of a self-sustaining town and complies with both local and national density guidelines.
- The proposed provision of public open space, while slightly below the specific 15% requirement of the County Development Plan for residential lands, is justified under the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines 2024.