2260539

for change of plans from those approved under Pl. Ref. No. 20/1132 from 2 no. pairs of 4 bed Semi Detached houses to 14 no. Apartments consisting of 7 no. 1 bed Apartments and 7 no. 2 bed Apartments with all associated carparking and all associated site development works. Gross floor space of proposed works 1,080.00sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to significant flood risk concerns on a constrained site, excessive residential density with substandard design, and the absence of critical technical assessments regarding traffic safety, surface water management, and environmental impacts on protected European sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located on lands identified as having significant flood risk and constrained land use zoning, yet the applicant failed to submit a site-specific flood risk assessment, materially contravening policy objectives GCMA 18 and 19.
  • The proposed 14-unit apartment scheme represents overdevelopment characterized by excessive density, a lack of functional public open space, and potential overlooking, resulting in a substandard quality of residential design.
  • The application lacked essential technical documentation, including a road safety audit, traffic assessment, surface water disposal details, and a project-specific Natura Impact Statement to protect the nearby Galway Bay Complex SAC and SPA.

Cited Policies (CDP)

GCMA 1GCMA 18GCMA 19DM Standard 2PM 10UL 2UL 5NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3NNR 6DM Standard 33WW 8WW 11

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, C. Coppinger, proposed the construction of 14 apartments (7 one-bed and 7 two-bed units) at Carrowmoneash, Oranmore, Co. Galway, intended as a revision to a previously approved scheme for four semi-detached houses. The site is located north of Oranmore town centre and is partially constrained by flood risk zones. Galway County Council refused permission because the proposal failed to address flood risks, exceeded appropriate density levels for the area, and provided insufficient i...
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