Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned for 'Open Space / Amenity' and would negatively impact the residential amenity of an adjacent property through overlooking and visual dominance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated on land zoned as 'Open Space / Amenity' in the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027, and the proposal would result in a loss of recreational space contrary to this objective.
- The construction of two houses on this site would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as defined by the current County Development Plan.
- The proximity and orientation of the proposed dwellings would seriously injure the residential amenity of the neighboring property at no. 18 Bruach na hAbhainn by reason of visual dominance and overlooking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027Open Space / Amenity Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
PTC Developments Ltd sought permission to construct two detached two-storey dwellings with associated services and parking at Plot 19, Bruach Na Habhainn, Killeen Maganey. Laois County Council refused the application primarily because the site is zoned for 'Open Space / Amenity' under the 2021-2027 County Development Plan, and residential development would result in an unacceptable loss of public/private open space. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal would adversel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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