Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to overdevelopment of a restricted site, failure to demonstrate legal interest for access, and lack of confirmed capacity or consent for connection to public water and wastewater infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed layout constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, creating a traffic hazard and failing to integrate with the existing residential design, thereby injuring the amenities of future occupants.
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of sufficient legal interest, such as a right of way or wayleave, to access the development site across third-party lands.
- There is no confirmation of adequate capacity or legal consent to connect to the public water and wastewater networks via the required third-party infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Michael Slattery sought permission to construct six dwelling houses as an extension to an existing residential development at Knockatee, Dunmore, Co. Galway. The proposal was situated on a site adjacent to the Dun Chaoin estate. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the density and layout were deemed an overdevelopment that would create traffic hazards and poor residential amenity. Furthermore, the applicant failed to address critical further information requests regard...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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