Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development materially contravenes the 'Community/Education' zoning objective of the Ballon Small Town Plan 2022-2028, as a single dwelling house is neither permitted in principle nor open for consideration within this zone.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed change of use to a single dwelling house is not a permitted use under the 'Community/Education' zoning objective, which is specifically intended to protect and provide for community and educational facilities.
- The development would materially contravene the zoning of the area as set out in the Ballon Small Town Plan 2022-2028 and the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate how the existing large-scale nursing home building, measuring 1,176.35 sq.m. with a high number of bedrooms, could reasonably operate or be utilized as a single private dwelling house in its current form.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Ballon Small Town Plan 2022-2028Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective: Community/Education
Decision Document Summary
Ballon Property Holdings UC sought planning permission for the change of use of Riverdale House, an existing nursing home in Laragh, Ballon, Co. Carlow, to a single private dwelling house. The 0.740ha site is located on lands zoned for 'Community/Education' purposes under the Ballon Small Town Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because residential use is not compatible with the zoning objective to safeguard community and educational facilities. Additionally, the planning authority deter...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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