Core Refusal Reason
The application was deferred for Further Information due to the site's location within a flood zone, inadequate on-site car parking provision, and unresolved third-party objections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development site is partially situated within critical Flood Zones A and B, requiring a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) to evaluate flood risk and potential water displacement.
- The proposed site layout does not meet the minimum requirement of 2 car-parking spaces per dwelling unit as specified in Table 10.3 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The Planning Authority requires the applicant to address numerous issues raised by third parties, including concerns over traffic safety, site overcrowding, and the impact on residential amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027Table 10.3DM HS 6DM HS 9Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for two semi-detached, two-bedroom dwellings on a 0.034ha infill site at 41 Bruach na hAbhainn, Killeen, Co. Laois. The site is located within an established residential estate and is zoned for residential use. Although the initial planning report recommended a grant of permission, the Senior Executive Planner determined that the application could not proceed in its current form. The primary concerns involve the site's location within a flood zone, the failure to pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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