2260752

for the extension of the Bealach Na Gaoithe housing scheme granted under Pl. Ref. No. 04/2603. The extension of the housing scheme will consist of 12 No. semi detached residential units, ancillary works with associated site works and services. Gross floor area of proposed works: 1239.6 sqm.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to a substandard layout that fails to provide adequate residential amenity, lacks critical infrastructural details regarding drainage and traffic safety, and fails to meet social housing obligations.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed layout represents an inappropriate and substandard form of development that fails to provide adequate private and public open space, negatively impacting the residential amenity of future occupants.
  • The application failed to demonstrate satisfactory surface water disposal in a flood-risk area and lacked necessary evidence of connection agreements for water and wastewater services.
  • The development lacks adequate turning facilities for large vehicles, insufficient parking and EV charging provisions, and fails to meet statutory Part V social housing requirements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DM standard 2DM Standard 67DM standard 36WW7DM Standards 31 Parking StandardsPolicy Objective NNR 8Policy Objective PV1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Joe Dilleen, proposed the construction of 12 semi-detached houses as an extension to the existing Bealach Na Gaoithe housing scheme in Tuam, Co. Galway. While the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused permission because the layout was deemed substandard and poorly integrated with the surrounding context. Key issues included inadequate open space, unresolved surface water drainage in a flood-prone zone, insufficient traffic safety measures for large vehi...
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