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1. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A TRADITIONAL STYLE TWO-STOREY DWELLING, WITH FIVE BEDROOMS, 2. PROPOSED DOMESTIC STORAGE GARAGE WITH SOLAR PANELS, 3. PROPOSED EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY SITE WORK FOR PERCOLATION AREA, 4. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ENTRANCE WITH TRADITIONAL STYLE GATES, REPLACEMENT PIERS AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was previously refused due to traffic safety hazards at the site entrance, potential ecological impacts on the adjacent Grand Canal pNHA, and significant flood risks from canal embankment failure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed entrance is located dangerously close to a narrow aqueduct, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety due to restricted capacity and reliance on a passing bay.
  • The development is adjacent to the Grand Canal proposed Natural Heritage Area, and the failure to submit an Ecological Impact Assessment contravenes Policy BLO-04 regarding the protection of designated sites.
  • The site is subject to significant flood risk from potential catastrophic canal embankment failure, particularly as the proposed floor levels are below the adjacent canal water levels.

Cited Policies (CDP)

BLO-04SSP-27DMS-57

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks permission for a traditional two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system at Derrycorus, Edenderry, Co. Offaly. The site is located on unzoned land approximately 1.8km from Edenderry Town Square, adjacent to the Grand Canal. While the current report (PL2/23/219) recommends seeking further information, the planning history (PL2/22/217) shows a prior refusal based on traffic safety concerns near a narrow aqueduct, the lack of an Ecological Impact Assessmen...
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