Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a 'Local Need' for a dwelling in a 'Stronger Rural Area' and architectural inconsistencies in the proposed front elevation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to submit documentation demonstrating a functional or social local need to reside in a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed window arrangement on the front gable lacks architectural consistency and requires modification to maintain the aesthetic integrity of the building's facade.
- A third-party submission was received concerning the proposed location of the private well for domestic water supply, which requires a formal response to address potential impacts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Laois County Development Plan (LCDP) 2021-2027Appendix 7 (Rural Design Guidance)National Policy Objective 19National Policy Objective 20Sustainable Rural Housing – Guidelines for Planning AuthoritiesLaois County Councils Roads & Parking Standards 2007
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a 191.60sqm single-storey, three-bedroom dwelling and a wastewater treatment system on a 0.305ha agricultural site in Kyle, Durrow, Co. Laois. Located in a 'Stronger Rural Area', the application was refused as the applicants failed to demonstrate a functional or social local housing need. Additionally, the planning authority cited architectural concerns regarding the window design on the front gable and noted an outstanding third-party submission concerning the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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