Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development materially contravenes the 'Strategic Residential Reserve' zoning objective (LUZO-05), which restricts development on these lands during the current plan period.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is zoned as 'Strategic Residential Reserve' under the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, where single residential dwellings are generally not permitted.
- Granting permission would constitute a material contravention of zoning objective LUZO-05, which reserves these lands for potential future development beyond the current plan period.
- The Planning Authority determined that no exceptional circumstances exist to justify the construction of a single dwelling at this location, as it would restrict access to and the orderly development of backland areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
LUZO-05Section 12.3Section 12.7DMS-10DMS-17DMS-18DMS-57
Decision Document Summary
Cathal & Laura Jennings sought permission to construct a 349m² dormer dwelling and a 55m² garage at Freagh, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly. The site is located within the urban boundary of Kilcormac on lands zoned as 'Strategic Residential Reserve' in the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. Offaly County Council refused the application primarily because residential development on these lands is not permitted during the current plan period, and the proposal would materially contravene the specific z...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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