Core Refusal Reason
The proposed agricultural development is located on lands zoned 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation', where such use is not normally permitted and would materially contravene the zoning objectives of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located on lands zoned 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' in the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, a designation intended for public amenities, parks, and pedestrian routes.
- The proposed development, being agricultural in nature (stable block, barn, and dressage arena), is classified as 'Not normally permitted' within this specific land use zoning matrix.
- Granting permission would materially contravene zoning objective LUZO-10 and section 12.4.9 of the development plan, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.7.1REDP-04REDP-05REDP-06REDO-03REDO-04LUZO-10Section 12.4.9DMS-118DMS-119DMS-120
Decision Document Summary
Lorraine Doyle applied for permission to construct an equestrian facility including a stable block, barn, dungstead, and dressage arena on a 1.036-hectare site at Crinkill, Birr, Co. Offaly. The site has direct access to the N-62 National Secondary Road, which raised concerns regarding traffic safety and drainage in internal reports. However, the primary ground for refusal was the site's zoning as 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' under the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. The planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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