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construct new glamping development consisting of : 8 no. glamping pods, berths for 8 no. caravans, tent erecting area, service building to include reception/shower areas, entrance, parking area, internal roads and paths, new boundaries, wastewater treatment system with polishing filter and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development fails to demonstrate compliance with essential planning standards regarding traffic safety, the protection of neighboring residential amenity, and the visual preservation of the rural landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would seriously injure the residential amenity of the adjacent dwelling to the south-east by reason of noise and disturbance associated with the scale and nature of the glamping use.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 120-metre sightlines are achievable at the proposed entrance onto the L-3932 Local Primary Road, thereby posing a significant risk to traffic safety.
  • By virtue of its prominent and exposed location, the development would constitute an unduly obtrusive feature on the landscape and detract from the visual amenities of the rural area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy NH1Policy DM TM 2Policy BNH 27Policy BNH 28Policy BNH 3Policy DM BNH 5Chapter 8 Tourism

Decision Document Summary

James and Pauline Miller sought permission for a glamping development at Rossnamullane, Vicarstown, Co. Laois, comprising 8 pods, 8 caravan berths, and a service building on a 1.2ha site. While the principle of tourism development is supported under Policy NH1 of the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027, the application was refused due to unresolved concerns regarding its impact on the privacy and amenity of neighboring residents, the failure to provide safe road access with adequate sightlin...
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