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permission to demolish existing storey and a half derelict dwelling and semi-detached garages and construct two storey detached building consisting of a semi - detached dwelling and 2 no. 2 bed apartments, pedestrian entrance onto Magheross Road, connection to existing public services, boundary treatments and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed residential development is fundamentally incompatible with the 'Existing Commercial' zoning of the site, which does not permit residential use types.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would contravene the designated 'Existing Commercial' land use zoning where residential development is not a permitted use class.
  • The proposal fails to provide any private amenity space for the three residential units and lacks a comprehensive hard and soft landscaping plan.
  • The application failed to demonstrate compliance with the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments 2023' guidelines.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.2Table 9.1Table 9.3Section 3.2Section 15.28Section 15.7Section 15.12Section 15.8Policy LCP 1Section 15.8.1Table 15.3Section 15.2.6Section 15.2.10Section 15.13.7Policy UDP 2Policy RDP 24Policy RDP 1

Decision Document Summary

Revilo Properties Ltd proposed the demolition of a derelict dwelling and garages at Kilmactrasna, Carrickmacross, to be replaced by a two-storey building containing one semi-detached house and two apartments. Monaghan County Council refused permission primarily due to a zoning clash, as the site is reserved for 'Existing Commercial' purposes which excludes residential development. Furthermore, the refusal cited the total lack of private amenity space for residents and insufficient technical deta...
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