Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because it would build on land previously designated as open space, exceed population growth limits for the village of Butlersbridge, and presents unresolved traffic safety risks on the N-54.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located on an area conditioned as open space under a previous planning grant (Ref. 23/60154), and its development would directly contravene that permission.
- The addition of three dwellings would result in a population increase exceeding the 10% threshold for the village of Butlersbridge, contravening the Core Strategy of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The application failed to provide a traffic safety audit for a site accessed via the National Road N-54, leading to significant concerns regarding traffic intensification and road safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.10.6VC 01VC 02Section 2.12.1VDO 01VDO 15Section 2.12.2BBSO 01BBSO 02BBSO 03BBSO 04BBSO 05BBSO 06BBSO 07Section 13.4.7POS 01POS 02Section 14.1014.10.114.10.2
Decision Document Summary
John Boyle Limited sought permission for the erection of three 2-bed retirement bungalows within a previously approved housing development at Tullybuck, Butlersbridge. The application was refused by Cavan County Council because the proposed site was designated as essential open space in the original grant of permission. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the additional units would lead to an unsustainable population increase for the village contrary to the Core Strategy, and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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