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for the construction of 43 No. 2-storey semi-detached and terraced housing units together with proposed boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site development works. The proposed road network and services to connect to the existing residential development known as Friary Walk, (Planning permission ref. 99-1809, 10-458, 16-186 & 20-189).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located on lands primarily zoned for agriculture and is therefore contrary to the zoning objectives of the Callan Local Area Plan 2019.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The majority of the application site is zoned for agricultural use, and the proposed residential development is fundamentally inconsistent with the zoning objectives of the Callan Local Area Plan 2019.
  • The proposal would result in a density that is double what was previously permitted under a material contravention (PL20/189), leading to concerns about over-development and the premature development of agricultural land.
  • There are significant unresolved technical and infrastructural issues, including a lack of a road safety audit, insufficient social infrastructure capacity (schools and childcare), and unclear ownership/maintenance rights for the surface water attenuation system.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 7 - Rural DevelopmentChapter 13 - Requirement for developmentRural Design GuideObjective 18b of the National Planning FrameworkSection 5.4.1 of DMURS

Decision Document Summary

Andrew Glennon sought permission for the construction of 43 residential units as an extension to the Friary Walk development in Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located on lands that are primarily zoned for agriculture in the Callan Local Area Plan 2019. Although a previous permission (PL20/189) was granted via material contravention for a lower density, the current proposal seeks to double that density on unzoned/agricultural land. The application was refused as it is contrary to the zoning ob...
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