Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate that no alternative sites were available outside the Area of Special Control (Croghan Hill Area of High Amenity), thereby failing to meet the requirements of Policy SSP-27.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site is located within the Croghan Hill Area of High Amenity, which is designated as an Area of Special Control subject to restrictive rural housing policies.
- The applicant has failed to comply with Policy SSP-27 of the County Development Plan as alternative family-owned land is available for development outside of the Area of Special Control.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27SSP-27 Category 1 (i) & (ii)SSP-27 (3)Chapter 4 Biodiversity and LandscapeDMS-48Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
Robyn Dunne applied for permission to construct a new dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system at Cannakill, Croghan, Tullamore. The subject site is located within an Area of Special Control and an Area of High Amenity (Croghan Hill). Following a request for further information, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant's family owns alternative land (specifically Plot 6 of Folio OY6845F) located outside the protected landscape area. As Policy SSP-27 only permits dwell...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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