Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority recommended a request for Further Information (FI) due to concerns regarding the visual impact of the dwelling on an elevated site, unproven traffic safety sightlines, and the site's location within a designated road objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- A robust landscaping scheme featuring semi-mature planting is required to mitigate the visual impact of the dwelling on its elevated position, particularly as previous landscaping conditions on the adjacent site were not fulfilled.
- The applicant must demonstrate that the required 3m x 120m sight distances are achievable towards Mountmellick, given the undulating nature of the L-2120-0 Local Primary Road.
- The proposed development must address its location within a specific Roads Objective for Mountmellick as indicated in Map 3.2 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 4.4Appendix 7DM RH 1Map 3.2
Decision Document Summary
Gary Bergin & Rebecca Williams applied for permission to construct a 246.2sqm dwelling and a 48sqm garage at Acragar, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. The site is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and on elevated ground. While the planner was satisfied that the applicants met the local rural housing need criteria and that the design was generally compliant with rural guidelines, the application was not granted. Instead, Further Information was requested to address the lack of a robust la...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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