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for 64 no. residential units, comprising of 32 no. 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings, 27 no. 3 bedroom terraced dwellings, 5 no. 3 bedroom detached dwellings, all connections to water supply, public sewer, storm water sewer and all ancillary site services and works. Gross floor space of proposed works: 7541 sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to significant concerns regarding flood risk, inadequate traffic safety and pedestrian connectivity, potential adverse impacts on protected European sites (SAC/SPA), and substandard design quality including insufficient public open space.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located within an identified flood risk area, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not be at risk of flooding or increase risk elsewhere, contravening specific flood management objectives.
  • The proposal lacks adequate pedestrian connectivity to the village centre and fails to provide necessary traffic safety documentation, such as a Road Safety Audit and Traffic and Transport Assessment, potentially endangering public safety.
  • The development would adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA, and the overall design is considered substandard due to poor layout, lack of house type variation, and insufficient high-quality public open space.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective FL1Objective CSB11Objective DO6Objective DO7Objective DO8Objective NHB1Objective DS 6Objective WW7Objective UHO 7Objective UHO 8Objective CSB 2Objective DO 1Objective CSB 4Objective DO 2Objective TI 10Objective TI 12Policy TI 4Objective GL7Objective GL8Objective SS 6RPO 3.6.3Section 2.9Section 2.10Section 3.6Section 9.96Section 10.5Variation No. 2 (b) of the Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021

Decision Document Summary

Valcris Ltd sought permission for a 64-unit residential development at Lakeview, Baile Chláir, a greenfield site within the Gaeltacht area of Claregalway. The proposal comprised a mix of semi-detached, terraced, and detached dwellings. Galway County Council refused the application on eight grounds, primarily citing the site's location within a flood risk zone and the failure to mitigate these risks. Additionally, the council noted significant deficiencies in traffic safety, pedestrian links, and...
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