Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on land designated as functional open space in the parent permission, would result in a deficiency of amenity space for the estate, and fails to respect the established building line and design character while creating traffic safety hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site was identified as open space in the parent planning permission (P10/127) to serve the amenity needs of the residents; developing a housing unit here would set an undesirable precedent and reduce functional open space below the required 15% standard.
- The proposed single-storey dwelling fails to respect the established building line and the architectural design of the existing semi-detached dormer dwellings within the Radharc Na Baile estate.
- The proposal would result in the creation of an unsafe access point due to the road geometry and existing boundary hedgerows which impede required forward and stopping sight distances for vehicles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
5.1.1 Development Management Standards5.3 Residential Development in Towns and Villages5.3.1 Infill & Backlands DevelopmentTable 24: Car Parking Standards
Decision Document Summary
EBV Construction Ltd. proposed the construction of a two-bedroom bungalow on a 0.045ha infill site within the Radharc Na Baile housing estate in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim. While the land is zoned 'Primary Residential', the site was originally designated as communal open space and a 'bring centre' under the estate's parent permission. Leitrim County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would deprive the estate of necessary amenity space, the design was inconsistent with the establ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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