Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on Residential Phase 2 lands where there is a presumption against development, and it fails to meet required standards for residential amenity, surface water management, and vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated on lands zoned Residential Phase 2, which are reserved for long-term growth; permitting the project would contravene the sequential approach and phased development policies of the Gort Local Area Plan.
- The proposal fails to provide adequate private and public open space and lacks a noise impact assessment regarding its proximity to the R458, resulting in a poor standard of residential amenity for future occupants.
- The application does not demonstrate satisfactory technical solutions for surface water disposal, nor does it provide adequate vehicular turning facilities or electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HS1DM Standard 29DM Standard 67Policy WW7DM Standard 31Policy Objective NNR 8Objective RD1Objective DS1Policy RD2Objective RD4Policy TI18Objective TI10
Decision Document Summary
J. Considine applied for permission to construct 9 dwellings (6 semi-detached and 3 terraced) at Sliabh Carran, Ennis Road, Co. Galway. The site is located on the western side of the Ennis Road and is zoned Residential Phase 2 under the Gort Local Area Plan. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the development was considered premature on Phase 2 lands. Additionally, the proposal was found to be deficient in terms of open space provision, noise mitigation from the adjac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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