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the proposed decommissioning of an existing partially constructed entrance that was granted full planning permission to service an existing practically completed dwelling house that was granted full planning permission under planning reference no PL 19/287 together with seeking full planning permission for the construction of a new vehicular entrance with boundary fence/wall off the adjoining public road to the southwest to service same and all ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed entrance is located on a designated Full Scenic Route in an area of high landscape sensitivity, where it would be visually obtrusive and contravene specific landscape protection policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development, by reason of its location within an area of high landscape sensitivity, would be visually obtrusive and cause permanent disruption to a designated Full Scenic Route.
  • The proposal would have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the surrounding landscape and materially contravene Policy CPO14.19 of the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the area, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy CPO14.19Full Scenic Route No. 3

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to decommission a partially constructed entrance (previously permitted under PL 19/287) and construct a new vehicular entrance with boundary fencing at Soran, Ballinalee, Co. Longford. The site is located on an elevated position along 'Full Scenic Route No. 3' as identified in the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused because the planning authority had previously required the entrance to be moved off the scenic route for visual am...
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