Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development materially contravenes the 'Community & Education' zoning objective of the Courtown & Riverchapel Local Area Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located on lands zoned for Community and Education purposes, where a serviced dwelling unit is not normally permitted and constitutes a material contravention of the Local Area Plan.
- The application lacks essential legal and technical documentation regarding water supply connections, right of way agreements, and Irish Water feasibility confirmation.
- The proposal represents a material intensification of the site with insufficient information provided regarding road safety sightlines and boundary treatments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume II, Section 6.2.6Volume II, Section 5.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a serviced dwelling house at Seamount, Ardamine, with connections to existing infrastructure. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the site is zoned 'Community & Education' in the Courtown & Riverchapel Local Area Plan, meaning residential use would materially contravene development objectives. Furthermore, the application was deemed incomplete due to the absence of legal agreements for service connections and rights of way, lack ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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