Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its poor design quality which fails to respect the historic character and protected vistas of Bagenalstown, significant deficiencies in residential amenity standards, and the failure to provide a Natura Impact Statement for a nearby Special Area of Conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design is of poor quality and fails to respect the historic built fabric or the protected vista of St. Andrews Catholic Church.
- The application demonstrates significant deficiencies in residential standards, specifically regarding car parking, public open space, landscaping, and storage.
- The absence of a Natura Impact Statement prevents the planning authority from concluding that the development would not adversely affect the River Barrow and River Nore SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DP.P1DP.P2DP.P3UD.P3NS.P1NS.P2TVC. P6Section 16.8.7Section 16.8.6Section 16.10.11Table 16.4Table 16.7Policy CP 02
Decision Document Summary
This application by BDN New Homes Ltd proposed a three-storey block of six apartments on a sloping greenfield site at The Parade, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the design was unsympathetic to the town's historic character and protected views. Additionally, the proposal was found to be deficient in key residential amenities such as parking and open space, and lacked the necessary environmental screening (Natura Impact Statement) to ensure ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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