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PERMISSION for Phase 2 of a residential development consisting of the construction of 99 no. residential units and all ancillary development works including access, footpaths, cycle paths, parking, drainage, landscaping, lighting and amenity areas. The proposed development will allow for the laying of roads and services for a portion of Phase 1 and all of Phase 2 located to the east and west of the existing access road. Access to the site will be via the existing entrance onto Williamstown Road to the south of the site. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been submitted to the Planning Authority with the planning application
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding stormwater drainage and environmental impacts, while demonstrating significant design deficiencies related to road safety, parking layout, and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development lacks adequate technical detail and legal consent regarding the stormwater drainage network and its potential direct discharge impacts on the River Suir SAC.
- The site layout exhibits significant design flaws, including substandard road safety measures at junctions, inadequate turning heads, and parking arrangements that negatively impact residential amenity and pedestrian safety.
- The application failed to demonstrate compliance with Part V housing requirements and provided insufficient detail regarding boundary treatments, bin storage, and the protection of existing public open space.