Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned 'General Business' where a place of worship is neither permissible nor open for consideration, resulting in a material contravention of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use as a place of worship is not normally acceptable on lands zoned 'General Business' and fails to align with the objective to provide for and improve commercial activities.
- The development would materially contravene the policies and zoning objectives of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- Permitting the development would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-conforming uses and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 13.1Table 13.2Table 13.3Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for the change of use from an industrial unit to a church and ancillary accommodation at Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The site is located approximately 1.65km north-east of Portlaoise town centre on lands zoned 'General Business' under the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027. The proposal was refused because the use is neither permissible nor open for consideration in this zone, representing a material contravention of the development plan a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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