Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with development management standards regarding density, building separation, and public open space, alongside an unacceptable private water supply proposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed calculation and justification for the residential net density in accordance with the 2024 Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlements Guidelines.
- The indicative site layout does not meet the minimum 3-meter separation distance required between two-storey dwellings and lacks specific details on the integration of public open space.
- The proposed use of a private borehole for water supply is contrary to Policy DMS-43, which mandates connection to available public or group water schemes, such as the adjacent Ballinagar Group Water Scheme.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DMS-01DMS-02DMS-14DMS-21DMS-43CSP-01CSP-02CSP-03SSP-17SSP-18SSP-19SSP-20SO1SO2Policy WSP-24
Decision Document Summary
Gemma Byrne sought outline permission for 7 dwellings on a 0.224-hectare site in Ballinagar, Co. Offaly, zoned as 'New Residential'. The proposal, which intended to use the existing Páirc Na hEornan estate for access, faced substantial third-party opposition concerning traffic safety and infrastructure capacity. The Planning Authority identified significant technical shortcomings, including a failure to justify the proposed density, inadequate building separation, and a lack of public open space...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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