Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need and proposes a new access onto a strategic regional route (R445) where speed limits exceed 50km/h, contrary to Policy Objective TRANS 22.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development involves a new access onto the R445 Strategic Regional Road, which is prohibited under Policy Objective TRANS 22 for areas where speed limits exceed 50km/h.
- The applicant has failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing Policy regarding a genuine local rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The roof element of the proposed dwelling is considered architecturally out of sync with the main body of the structure, and the potential for an alternative site with access to a non-regional road has not been adequately explored.
Cited Policies (CDP)
TRANS 22Appendix 7National Policy Objective 19National Policy Objective 20Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Philip and Aisling Keeshan sought permission to construct a 294sqm two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and septic tank on a 0.922ha site at Ballaghmore Lower, Borris in Ossary, Co. Laois. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is accessed via the R445 strategic regional road. The application was refused (based on the issues identified in the Further Information request) due to non-compliance with Policy Objective TRANS 22 regarding access to regional routes, a lac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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