Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling contravenes a specific condition of the underlying outline planning permission (Ref: 20220930) which restricted the development to a single-storey dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is in direct breach of Condition 2 of the outline planning permission, which limits the site to a single-storey dwelling, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The applicant failed to submit adequate proposals to ensure the dwelling is protected from noise impacts associated with the Ballindaggan Wind Farm.
- The submitted landscaping plan was deemed insufficient in terms of biodiversity planting and necessary screen planting for the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission consequent on an outline grant for a dwelling in Ballindaggan. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the proposed two-storey design violated a height restriction condition set in the original outline permission (Ref: 20220930). While the authority indicated the design might be acceptable in principle, it cannot be granted under a 'permission consequent' application due to its conflict with the outline conditions; a full planning appli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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