Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposed access would create a traffic hazard due to substandard sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the local rural housing need criteria for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined in Table 4.4 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard because the required sightlines of 3m x 90m cannot be achieved to the west of the site entrance on the L-6138 Local Secondary Road.
- Granting permission would materially contravene the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 4.4 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027Appendix 7 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027National Policy Objective 19National Policy Objective 20Laois County Council Roads & Parking Standards 2007
Decision Document Summary
Shane McLoughlin sought permission to construct a 205sqm dormer dwelling, carport, and garage at Derrygarron, Co. Laois, on the site of a former garden centre. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the applicant, who grew up in Portlaoise town, did not meet the specific local rural housing need criteria. Additionally, the proposed vehicular access onto the L-6138 was deemed unsafe due to inadequate sightlines t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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