2460476

Permission for the construction of 2 no. new detached dwelling houses (part single storey and part one and a half storey to both houses), 2 no. private domestic garages (one and a half storey to both garages), 2 no. new site entrances, 2 no. connections to mains sewer and water and associated site works. With regards to the proposed development described at (1) above, it is proposed to extinguish the previous Grant of Planning Permission for a proposed detached dwelling house (part single storey and part two storey), private domestic garage, new site entrance, connection to mains sewer and water and associated site works (Refer to Planning Application Reference Number 19/816).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy (Policy H30) for one of the applicants in a High Amenity area, combined with technical deficiencies regarding sightlines, building height, and the presence of unauthorised development on site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant Nina Norris fails to meet the 'existing landowner' criteria required by Policy H30 for housing in High Amenity areas, necessitating the omission of the second dwelling from the proposal.
  • The proposed development does not accord with the sightline requirements of the Council and proposes finished floor levels that exceed the 5.5m height of adjoining single-storey dwellings.
  • The Planning Authority is not positively disposed to granting permission due to the confirmed presence of an unauthorised caravan/mobile home on the subject site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy H24Policy H28Policy H29Policy H30

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for two detached dwellings and garages on a 0.329-hectare site at Ballynalahessery South, Ballinacourty, which is zoned as High Amenity and located within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. While the application intended to supersede a previous grant for a single house, it was determined that one of the applicants did not meet the specific local housing need criteria for this sensitive landscape. Additionally, the application was found to be deficient regardin...
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