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carry out development which will consist of; the construction of a detached, single storey family dwelling, new pedestrian entrance gate on front/west wall; the provision of landscaping, including boundary treatments; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructural, and site development works above and below ground.
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, failing to meet minimum standards for car parking, private open space, and internal living accommodation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an over-intensive use of a restricted site, resulting in a residential density that exceeds national guidelines and local planning standards.
- The proposal fails to provide any on-site car parking and provides inadequate usable private open space, both of which are mandatory requirements under the County Development Plan.
- Significant inaccuracies in the submitted site layout drawings regarding boundary locations raise serious concerns about the deliverability and standard of the proposed dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 10.3Policy DM HS 9Policy DM HS 6Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Mark Ward sought permission for a detached single-storey dwelling and associated works at Spa View, Portarlington, Co. Laois, on a site zoned for existing residential use. While the principle of development was acceptable, Laois County Council refused permission due to the restricted nature of the 0.0163-hectare site. The refusal was based on overdevelopment, the total absence of on-site parking, substandard private open space, and discrepancies between the submitted plans and the actual site bo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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