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CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DWELLING, DETACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE, NEW VEHICULAR ENTRANCE ACCESSED FROM EXISTING LANEWAY, NEW DRIVEWAY, CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER, STORM WATER SOAKWAYS, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE EXISTING FRONT BOUNDARY WALL OF THE SITE FORMS PART OF THE BALLYCUMBER BRIDGE STRUCTURE. SAID STRUCTURE IS REFERENCE NO. 12-05 IN THE COUNTY OFFALY RECORD OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES IN THE CURRENT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located on lands zoned for 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation', where residential development is not normally permitted, thus materially contravening land use zoning objective LUZO-10 of the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subject site is specifically zoned as 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' within the Ballycumber Village Plan, a designation intended to preserve and enhance public amenity value.
  • The principle of developing a private residential dwelling on these lands is not acceptable as it is not a permitted use under the current zoning objective.
  • The proposal would materially contravene Land Use Zoning Objective LUZO-10 and would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

LUZO-10SO8SO10BLP-20LUZO-14Section 12.4.9Section 12.6.1

Decision Document Summary

James Flynn sought planning permission for a 135sqm single-storey dwelling, a detached garage, and a new vehicular entrance at Riverstreet, Ballycumber, Co. Offaly. The 0.26ha site is located on the edge of the Ballycumber settlement boundary, adjacent to the River Brosna and a protected bridge structure. Offaly County Council refused the application because the site is zoned for 'Open Space, Amenity and Recreation' in the Ballycumber Village Plan (2021-2027). The planning authority determined t...
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