2460321
demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of 1 no. block of self-contained tourist/short term let accommodation containing four no. 1 bedroom units with kitchen, bedroom, WC & living space attached to existing building. The site will provide parking, bike parking, garden/amenity area, connection to public services and all ancillary site works all at existing guest house accommodation
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was deferred for Further Information due to significant deficiencies in the proposal regarding traffic safety, site services, and the lack of a detailed justification for the development's need and intended use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed perpendicular parking layout is deemed unacceptable from a road safety perspective, and the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate parking provision for the scale of the development.
- Insufficient technical information was provided regarding water and wastewater connections, existing drainage systems, and the decommissioning of fuel tanks on the site.
- The applicant did not submit a required detailed statement justifying the need for the facility or provide evidence that the units would be used exclusively for short-term tourist accommodation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 10.28DMS16.187
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the demolition of an existing commercial unit and the construction of a two-storey block containing four 1-bedroom tourist accommodation units at an existing guest house site in Aghnacliff, Co. Longford. While the site is located within the 'Town Core' zoning, the Planning Authority has deferred a final decision pending the submission of Further Information. The primary concerns cited include an unsafe parking arrangement, a lack of clarity regarding site services and demol...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.