Core Refusal Reason
Material contravention of residential zoning and negative impact on residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed commercial development materially contravenes the residential zoning requirements of the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The development would have a negative impact on residential amenity and fails to protect or improve the residential character of the area.
- The application contains significant technical deficiencies, including inaccurate site layouts and a lack of information regarding drainage, surface finishes, and traffic sightlines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027Longford Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2015 - 2021
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention and completion of an entrance, driveway, and staff parking area to serve an existing dental practice at Glack, Ardnacassa, and Knockahaw, Longford. The site is located within a residentially zoned area where the objective is to protect and improve residential amenity. Longford County Council refused the proposal because the commercial nature of the development materially contravenes the residential zoning objective and would negatively impact ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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