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the construction of a residential development consisting of 6 no. semi-detached single storey dwelling houses, augmented entrance, access road, boundary walls, piers and fencing, lighting, footpaths, green open space, provision of all associated surface water and foul drainage services and connections and all ancillary site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located on unzoned agricultural land outside the settlement envelope of Drumlish and constitutes inappropriate, haphazard backland over-development that would materially contravene the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located outside the defined development envelope of Drumlish on unzoned agricultural land, and its development would represent significant over-development and a material contravention of the County Development Plan.
  • The proposed site layout is deficient in terms of design, parking, and access through rear gardens, and fails to provide adequate or innovative public open space as required by standard DMS 16.28.
  • The project constitutes haphazard backland development that is out of character with the area, would be injurious to the residential amenities of adjoining properties, and would set an undesirable precedent.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DMS 16.28County Development Plan 2021 – 2027

Decision Document Summary

Paul and Michelle Brady sought permission for a residential development of six semi-detached bungalows and associated services at Corrabaun, Drumlish, Co. Longford. The 0.414ha greenfield site is located behind an existing dwelling on unzoned agricultural land outside the village's designated development envelope. Longford County Council refused the application because the proposal represents an unsustainable over-development of backland that materially contravenes the County Development Plan, l...
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