Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to non-compliance with Neighbourhood Centre zoning (lack of commercial use), inappropriate development within high-risk flood zones, and negative impacts on active travel infrastructure and public lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of a solely residential development is incompatible with the 'NC' (Neighbourhood Centre) zoning objective, which requires commercial activation at ground floor level to satisfy Policy Objective RET7.
- The construction of highly vulnerable residential dwellings within Flood Zones A and B is inappropriate and fails to meet the requirements of the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and Policy 10.7.2.
- The proposed car parking layout undermines existing and planned active travel infrastructure, creates safety hazards for pedestrians and cyclists, and relies on the unauthorised use of public lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Objective 'NC'Section 7.5.4.1 Policy Objective RET7Appendix 15: Strategic Flood Risk AssessmentSection 5.2.1 of Appendix 15Section 5.2.2 of Appendix 15Section 10.7 Flood RiskPolicy 10.7.2Policy T11Policy T13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of a derelict two-storey house at 2 Main Street, Loughlinstown, to be replaced by three residential dwellings. The local authority refused the application on three primary grounds: the lack of commercial ground-floor use required by the 'NC' zoning objective, the location of highly vulnerable development within high-risk Flood Zones A and B, and a parking arrangement that compromised public active travel infrastructure and encroached on public land. Consequen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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