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the conversion of the existing garage to a single-occupancy communal dwelling unit, including internal alterations and the provision of living, dining, and bathroom facilities for persons with an intellectual or physical disability, together with changes to the exterior elevations and all associated site works. The proposed development will have a gross floor area of 43.5 sq.m and will be located to the north side of the existing communal dwelling

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located in a rural area removed from designated settlements and services, which is contrary to County Development Plan policies that support specialized healthcare facilities in urban locations with access to amenities and public transport.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents an expansion of a residential care facility in a rural area designated as 'Under Urban Influence', which is significantly removed from public transport, services, and amenities.
  • The proposal is contrary to specific policies (5-8, 6-3, and Objective 6-F) of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028, which direct specialized residential and healthcare facilities toward settlement centers.
  • Permitting a care facility on unzoned and unserviced lands in this location would fail to provide sustainable development and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the countryside.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 6.3.3Policy 5-8Policy 6-3Objective 6-FPolicy 15-2

Decision Document Summary

Nua Healthcare Services sought permission to convert an existing detached garage at Coolkennedy, Thurles, into a single-occupancy communal dwelling unit for persons with disabilities. The site is located in a rural area approximately 3.9km from Littleton Village and is currently occupied by a communal residential care facility. Tipperary County Council refused the application because the proposal is situated on unzoned, unserviced land far from the services and public transport links found in de...
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