Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to demonstrate compliance with development management standards regarding dwelling design and siting, safe sight distances at the entrance, and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered large-scale and potentially obtrusive; revisions are required to nestle the building further south to reduce visual impact and improve solar gain.
- The submitted documentation fails to demonstrate compliance with DMS-97, which requires unobstructed visibility of 90 metres in each direction for a Local Secondary road.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the management of surface water, the specific details of boundary treatments, and the external finishes of the proposed domestic garage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-28DMS-48DMS-50DMS-51DMS-52DMS-53DMS-57DMS-97Chapter 2Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
James Lowry & Caitriona Donelon sought permission for a 251m² two-storey dwelling, garage, and septic tank at Noggusduff, Ferbane, Co. Offaly, within a 'Structurally Weaker Rural Area'. While the proposal is assessed under a presumption in favour of permanent dwellings (Policy SSP-28), the Planning Authority recommended that Further Information be requested. The primary concerns involve the obtrusive scale of the design, non-compliance with mandatory sight distance standards at the entrance, and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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