Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development of four speculative dwellings in an 'Area of Special Control' materially contravenes the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 as it fails to meet rural housing need criteria and lacks evidence of adequate servicing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal for four speculative dwellings in an 'Area of Special Control' fails to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement for housing as mandated by Policy SSP-27 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The development is located in the open countryside where multi-unit residential schemes are not envisaged, and it fails to meet specific development management standards such as minimum site size and road frontage requirements.
- The applicant provided insufficient evidence regarding the availability of water supply and sewage disposal, rendering the project prejudicial to public health and contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CSP-01CSP-02CSP-03SSP-01SSP-04SSP-27BLP-38BLO-22BLO-23BLO-24BLO-25DMS-45DMS-46DMS-47DMS-48DMS-50
Decision Document Summary
NandO Properties Limited sought permission for the demolition of a derelict building and the construction of four semi-detached, single-storey dwellings at Ballincur, Kinnitty, Co. Offaly. The site is located in the open countryside within an Area of Special Control (High Amenity) near the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Offaly County Council refused the application primarily because the speculative nature of the development contravenes rural housing policies requiring a demonstrated local need (SSP-27)...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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