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PERMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-STORY REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING SINGLE STORY DERELICT COTTAGE, RECESSED ENTANCE, PERMISSION FOR NEW ROOF ON EXISTING COTTAGE AND PERMISSION FOR REMODELLING AND RENOVATION WORKS TO EXISTING COTTAGE INCLUDING NEW WINDOW ARRANGEMENT ON FRONT FAÇADE AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed residential development is located on lands zoned for 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' where such use is not permitted, and the previous residential use of the derelict structure is considered abandoned.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is zoned 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' in the Birr Local Area Plan 2023-2029, a designation where residential development is 'not normally permitted' and is considered generally incompatible with the zoning objective.
  • The Planning Authority determined that the residential use of the existing derelict cottage has been abandoned for a significant period, meaning the proposal cannot be viewed as a simple renovation of an active dwelling.
  • The development would materially contravene zoning objective LUZO-10 and Section 11.4.9 of the plan, which are intended to protect and improve the provision and amenity value of public open space.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LUZO-10Section 11.4.9CIP-04DMS-55DMS-86DMS-97Policy BLP-24Section 1.4.9Table 11.1Section 11.3Section 11.7

Decision Document Summary

Lorraine Doyle sought permission for the renovation and a 105m² extension of a derelict cottage on a 1.3-hectare site in Crinkill, Birr, Co. Offaly. The site is located on the N-62 and is specifically zoned as 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' under the Birr Local Area Plan 2023-2029. The application was refused because residential use is not permitted under this zoning and the Planning Authority concluded that the original residential use of the building had been abandoned, making the propos...
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