Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment of a backland site that fails to provide mandatory private open space and dedicated car parking, resulting in a substandard residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development fails to provide the minimum private open space required by Objective POS 02 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, making the dwelling substandard and damaging to residential amenity.
- The proposal represents overdevelopment of the site and the applicant's wider landholding, characterized by a lack of dedicated car parking and insufficient communal open space for the density of residents proposed.
- The development description of 'refurbishment/part reconstruction' was deemed inaccurate and the public notice misleading, as site inspections indicated the structure was a complete redevelopment rather than a renovation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.4.3BJD 01BJD 02BJD 03BJD 04BJD 05BJD 06Section 2.4.7BJDC 01BJDC 02BJDC 03BJDC 04BJDC 05BJDC 06BJDC 07BJDC 08Section 2.4.9BJDP 01BJDP 02BJDP 03BJDP 04BJDP 05BJDP 06BJDP 07BJDP 08Section 13.4.7POS 01POS 02Section 13.5.3BSUA 01BSUA 02
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the refurbishment and partial reconstruction of a former dwelling to provide a two-storey, two-bedroom residential unit at Cornahilt, Ballyjamesduff. The site is located on backlands to the rear of a former public house with pedestrian access via Anne Street. Cavan County Council refused the application on the grounds that the total omission of private open space contravenes Objective POS 02 of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the Planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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