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development will consist of the construction of a housing development of 42 dwellings, consisting of 36 No. two storey semi-detached dwellings, 6 No. two storey terrace dwellings, new site entrance, internal site roads, connections to services, public open space, landscaping, boundaries, a small memorial park with seating to part of the roadside boundary and all associated siteworks

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development materially contravenes the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028 by exceeding the housing allocation for Fenagh village, proposing residential units on lands zoned for open space and within flood zones, and failing to provide necessary environmental and social infrastructure assessments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal for 42 units significantly exceeds the 25-unit housing allocation for Fenagh village set out in the Core Strategy and Settlement Strategy, undermining the planned and sustainable growth of the area.
  • Residential development is proposed on lands specifically zoned for 'Open Space and Amenity' and within Flood Zones A and B, which is contrary to proper planning, flood risk management guidelines, and the protection of public amenities.
  • The applicant failed to submit essential documentation, including a Natura Impact Statement (NIS), a Social Infrastructure Assessment (SIA), and a Design Statement, meaning the potential for significant environmental impacts on the River Barrow and River Nore SAC and the adequacy of local services could not be determined.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 2Objective CS.08Objective CS.09Section 2.25Policy FN P1Policy MX.P3Policy DS.P1Policy DP.P5Objective CS.010Section 6.62Section 15.4.4

Decision Document Summary

Burren Precast Concrete Ltd proposed a 42-unit residential development on a 2.07ha greenfield site in Fenagh, Co. Carlow, bounded by the Boghouse River and the R724. Carlow County Council refused the application because the scale of the development exceeded the village's housing allocation under the Core Strategy. Furthermore, the site layout encroached upon flood-prone areas and lands designated for open space and amenity. The refusal was also based on the lack of critical technical reports, sp...
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