Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is premature pending necessary junction improvements and includes unauthorized structural deviations from previous permissions that require retention.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature until junction improvement works at the R-772 and L-5023-1 intersection are granted and completed to accommodate intensified traffic.
- The proposed intensification of vehicle numbers and types at the existing junction is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- Significant discrepancies in floor area and external finishes compared to the original permission (Pl. Ref. 20181795) necessitate a retention application which was not submitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of an existing building at Ballyloughan, Ballynestragh. The local authority refused the application primarily because the development is considered premature pending essential upgrades to the junction serving the site (R-772 and L-5023-1). Furthermore, the building as presented in the drawings differs significantly from the structure previously authorized under Pl. Ref. 20181795, meaning the applicant failed to seek the required retention ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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