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THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-STORY REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING SINGLE STORY DERELICT COTTAGE, RECESSED ENTANCE, PERMISSION FOR NEW ROOF ON EXISTING COTTAGE AND PERMISSION FOR REMODELLING AND RENOVATION WORKS TO EXISTING COTTAGE INCLUDING NEW WINDOW ARRANGEMENT ON FRONT FAÇADE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed residential development is located on lands zoned for 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' where such use is not normally permitted, and the Planning Authority considers the previous residential use of the building to have been abandoned.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located on lands zoned 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' in the Birr Local Area Plan 2023-2029, where residential development is generally incompatible with the zoning objective and would contravene LUZO-10.
  • The Planning Authority is satisfied that the residential use of the existing derelict cottage has been abandoned, and therefore the proposal does not qualify as a continuation of an existing use.
  • The proposal involves an entrance onto the N52 national road which is at variance with official policy regarding the control of frontage development on national routes and would create an adverse impact on road safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LUZO-10Section 11.4.9Section 1.4.9Table 11.1Section 11.3Section 11.7CIP-04Section 9.6DMS-55DMS-97Policy BLP-24

Decision Document Summary

Lorraine Doyle sought permission for the renovation and 105sqm extension of a derelict cottage at Crinkill, Birr, Co. Offaly, including a recessed entrance onto the N52 national road. The application was refused by Offaly County Council primarily because the site is zoned 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' under the Birr Local Area Plan 2023-2029, a designation that does not normally permit residential development. Additionally, the council determined that the cottage's residential use had bee...
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