Proposal to build nine houses in Clondalkin rejected due to inadequate layout for drains

A PROPOSAL to build nine houses in Clondalkin has been rejected due to inadequate layout in the planning application for drains and surface water.

Applicant Paul Crowley was seeking permission for a residential development at lands fronting Fonthill Road and to the rear of St John’s Road.

The plans contained proposals for nine dwellings, comprised of two two-bed semi-detached houses, one detached house, four three-bed terrace houses, and two mid-terrace houses.

A proposed new vehicular access road was in the application from St John’s Road, located on lands owned by South Dublin County Council.

 A pedestrian access gate was set to be located at the intersection of Commons Road and Fonthill Road, also located on lands owned by South Dublin County Council.

Labour councillor Breda Bonner made a submission on the plans, which said residents are keen to see houses on this site and were happy with previous plans.

She said the only issue they have is with the opening of another pedestrian access to the Fonthill Road.

Council planners refused permission for the development on February 6, citing the surface water attenuation provided in the plan layout would represent a “substandard form of development and be at risk of flooding”.

The council also cited inadequate information submitted in relation to the foul drain layout, and considered the proposal would be “prejudicial to public health.”