Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal was refused because the layout is prejudicial to the orderly development of the residual site area by failing to achieve sustainable density or integrate with the existing road network, and it materially contravenes the 'High Amenity' zoning objective by encroaching into a protected coastal area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting and access arrangement would be prejudicial to the future orderly and sustainable development of the residual site area, resulting in a density (8 units/ha) significantly below the target density of 25 units/ha.
- The location of the lower ground floor and associated excavation/driveway works within the 'High Amenity' zone materially contravenes the zoning objective where residential use is deemed 'Not Acceptable'.
- The development would have an adverse visual impact on the High Amenity zone and the adjacent public cliff walk due to the scale and bulk of the structure and the nature of the meandering access driveway.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy UB-P-1Policy UB-P-8Policy UB-P-9Policy GENDM-1Obj. GEN-H-O-1Policy GEN-H-3Policy BD-H-P-1Obj. BN-CZ-O-1Policy BN-CZ-P-1Policy BN-CZ-P-2Objective L-O-1Policy L-P-2Policy BIO-P-1
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks permission for a large 417 sq.m. part-single, part-two-storey split-level dwelling on a 0.996ha backland/infill site at Magheracar, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. The site is strategically located between residential developments and the Atlantic coastline, and is split between 'New Residential (Phase 2)' and 'High Amenity' zoning. The Inspector argues that the proposal represents an inefficient use of serviced land, failing to provide a layout that allows for the future extension ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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