Core Refusal Reason
The proposal seeks to retain a dwelling that was required to be demolished under a previous permission for a replacement house, resulting in an unauthorized second dwelling in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' without demonstrated local need, alongside substandard vehicular access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a second rural dwelling on the site in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', which materially contravenes local housing need criteria as the applicants' housing need was already satisfied by a previously granted replacement dwelling.
- The applicant failed to comply with Condition 1 of planning reference 18/530, which required the demolition of the original single-storey structure upon completion of the new dwelling.
- The existing vehicular access fails to demonstrate the required 3m x 60m sightlines and adequate setback from the N77 junction, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 4.4 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027Policy DM RH 1Laois County Council Roads & Parking Standards 2007
Decision Document Summary
Gerry & Ann Corcoran sought retention permission for a single-storey dwelling at Clonadadoran, Co. Laois, which was originally conditioned for demolition under a previous grant for a replacement house (Ref: 18/530). The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the retention of the original structure would create an unauthorized second dwelling where no additional local need was established. Furthermore, the planning a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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