Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacks locational justification for a rural site and fails to meet required road safety standards regarding sight lines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific need for a rural location over a suitably zoned urban site, which would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate commercial development in the countryside.
- The development would negatively impact the rural character, residential amenity, and visual amenity of the Bellegrove area.
- The proposed entrance onto the L-3931 lacks the necessary 3m x 120m sight lines, creating a potential traffic hazard and endangering public safety due to increased commercial traffic on a rural road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy DM RL 2Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027Laois County Council Roads & Parking Standards 2007
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a new commercial unit with storage, office space, and associated site works at Bellegrove, Ballybrittas, Co. Laois. The proposal was refused by Laois County Council primarily because it failed to provide a locational justification for a commercial development in a rural area, contrary to Policy DM RL 2 of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the proposed access onto the L-3931 was deficient in sight lines, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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