Core Refusal Reason
Refusal is recommended due to the potential to prejudice the implementation of a strategic road project (Western Network Project/L-1512-6) and significant information deficiencies regarding the specific nature of proposed uses, which prevents a full assessment of traffic impacts and results in a haphazard, piecemeal layout.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is considered premature and prejudicial to the delivery of the Western Network Project as it fails to protect the Strategic Road Corridor designation of the L-1512-6.
- The application contains significant information deficiencies regarding the specific nature of future uses, making it impossible to accurately determine parking requirements, delivery configurations, and cumulative traffic impacts.
- The proposed internal layout is dominated by service roads and haphazard parking arrangements that lack pedestrian permeability, representing a piecemeal approach to development that would result in traffic safety issues.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy LK-DM-P-1Policy LK-DM-P-2Objective LK-ED-O-1Policy LK-EDE-P-2Policy LTP-T-P-5Policy LTP-T-P-6Objective T-O-7Policy ED-P-2Policy ED-P-14Policy T-P-13Policy T-P-15Policy NG-P-7Table 22.2Table 5.1B
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Cillanior Developments Limited, sought permission for 2 no. commercial buildings (959 sqm and 523 sqm) and a new shared entrance on a 1.19ha greenfield site at Killyclug, Letterkenny. Donegal County Council initially refused permission on the grounds of prematurity relative to the draft Local Area Plan. Upon appeal, the Inspector noted that while the zoning (General Employment) is now supportive in the adopted 2023-2029 Plan, the development remains fundamentally flawed. Key argum...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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