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a) the alterations and demolitions already carried out to the pre-existing commercial structures on site. b) change-of-use of the remaining existing modified structures on site from commercial to residential. c) Planning permission for further alterations to the existing structures-on-site to provide for two front-facing, flat-roofed dormer windows, two front-facing roof-lights, three rear-facing roof-lights, raised site boundaries with adjoining detached bungalow and the omission of the existing (recently installed) NE-facing first floor gable window. d) Planning permission for a single-storey flat-roofed, side and front family room extension, including an open pergola to the same side. e) Planning permission to decommission the existing septic tank on site and to provide a replacement EPA compliant waste-water treatment system on site. f) Planning permission for the widening of the splay to the existing front vehicular entrance
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the proposed entrance did not meet mandatory traffic safety sightline standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social rural-based housing need to reside in an 'Area under Urban Influence' as required by Policy 5-11 of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022.
- The proposed development would result in a traffic hazard as the applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 120-metre sightline standards are achievable from the existing entrance.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to non-compliance with rural housing controls and potential endangerment of public safety.