Core Refusal Reason
The development represents substandard, piecemeal, and disorderly development that is out of character with the area, injures residential amenities, and lacks evidence of adequate water and wastewater service connections.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is out of character with the established residential pattern and would seriously injure the amenities and privacy of neighboring properties.
- The proposal represents substandard, piecemeal, and disorderly development that contravenes the specific zoning objectives and infill policies of the County Development Plan.
- There is insufficient evidence of a formal connection agreement for water and wastewater services, which is prejudicial to public health and environmental protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028Existing/Infill Residential Zoning ObjectivePolicy DBF P16Section 5.9(1)
Decision Document Summary
The application sought retention of a temporary chalet/lodge for residential use at Shangrila, Grange Grove, Carlow, within an established residential estate. Carlow County Council refused permission on the grounds that the structure is out of character with the surrounding area and constitutes a substandard, disorderly form of development that negatively impacts the residential amenities of neighbors. Additionally, the refusal was based on the failure to demonstrate adequate service connections...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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