Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned for 'Open Space & Amenity' and would result in the loss of a designated green area, materially contravening the County Development Plan and a condition of a previous planning permission.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would lead to a loss of designated open space and amenity area within the Summerhill Housing Estate, materially contravening the G5 zoning objective to preserve and improve recreational space.
- The proposal would materially contravene condition no. 1 of planning permission Ref. 98/1149, which specifically designated the subject site as a 'green area' for the estate.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on amenity lands, seriously injuring residential amenity and potentially depreciating property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027Zoning G5 'Open Space & Amenity'Policy DMHS 6Map 2.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline planning permission to sub-divide an existing 0.09-hectare site to construct a new dwelling house at Summerhill, Stradbally Road, Portlaoise. The site is an established green area located at the end of a cul-de-sac within the Summerhill Housing Estate. Laois County Council refused the application because the land is specifically zoned for 'Open Space & Amenity' in the 2021-2027 County Development Plan. Additionally, the development was found to be in material contrav...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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