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for an extension of the existing housing estate. Proposed works consist of removal of the decommissioned treatment plant and polishing filter plus construction of 14 no dwellings (3 no 4 bed detached, 8 no 3 bed semi-detached & 3 no 3 bed terraced), to include connections to the existing estate waste & water services plus all associated public lighting & landscaping. Gross floor space of proposed works: 6567 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to overdevelopment of the site, the loss of existing public open space, poor design layout that fails to provide an active streetscape, and a lack of demonstrated capacity in the public wastewater network.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal constitutes overdevelopment that results in the loss of significant existing public open space amenity area serving the Cluain Lara estate, which would be injurious to the residential amenities of the area.
  • The design and layout fail to provide an active frontage or attractive streetscape along the public road (L31057), resulting in a substandard quality of residential design that contravenes specific objectives of the Athenry Local Area Plan.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that there is adequate capacity in the public wastewater network and infrastructure to facilitate the proposed development, which would be prejudicial to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective LU 3Objective UD 2Objective UD 3Objective UD 5Objective UD 7Athenry Local Area Plan 2012-2022Galway County Development Plan 2015-2021

Decision Document Summary

Bellville Building & Construction (Athenry) Ltd sought permission for 14 dwellings as an extension to the existing Cluain Lara housing estate in Cullairbaun, Athenry, on a 2.44-hectare site. The proposal included the removal of a decommissioned treatment plant and the construction of a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced houses. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because the layout resulted in the loss of functional public open space and failed to create an active s...
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