Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development is not permitted under the 'Amenity' land use zoning objective for the site, and granting permission would result in a material contravention of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application site is located on lands zoned 'Amenity' within the Borrisokane Settlement Plan, where the objective is to provide, preserve, and enhance open space and amenity uses.
- Under the land use zoning matrix contained in the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028, residential development is identified as a use that is 'not permitted' within the Amenity zone.
- Granting permission for the change of use to a dwelling would materially contravene the statutory zoning objectives for the lands and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-2Policy 5-5Objective 5-BTable 1.3 of Volume 2Volume 1, Chapter 5Volume 3Borrisokane Settlement Plan
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the change of use of an existing single-storey Montessori school and a standalone sensory room at Tower Hill, Borrisokane, into a residential dwelling and ancillary store. The 0.106ha site is located within the Borrisokane settlement boundary on the N65 National Road. While the building's floor area was found to exceed minimum residential standards, the application was refused because the site is zoned 'Amenity' in the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-20...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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