Core Refusal Reason
The development materially contravenes the 'Strategic Residential Reserve' zoning objective and represents a substandard, haphazard form of development that would injure residential amenity and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of a mobile home on lands zoned as 'Strategic Residential Reserve' materially contravenes zoning objective LUZO-05, as these lands are intended to remain free from development during the current plan period.
- The design and materials of the structure are considered substandard, out of character with adjoining residential properties, and would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard, unplanned development in the area.
- The development is deemed prejudicial to public health by virtue of its design and construction for long-term occupation, and lacks confirmed feasibility for necessary water service connections.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.4.4, Volume 1LUZO-05Table 12.1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a mobile home and ancillary services on a 0.121-hectare site at Clonminch Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The subject site is situated on lands designated as 'Strategic Residential Reserve' under the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority primarily because it contravenes the specific land-use zoning objective (LUZO-05) which restricts development during the current plan period. Furthermore, the mo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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