Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development is located on lands zoned for 'Community Services/Facilities', where a single dwelling is 'Not Normally Permitted' and would materially contravene the zoning objective LUZO-09 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located within the town boundary of Daingean on lands specifically zoned for 'Community Services/Facilities', which are intended to protect and provide for a wide range of community, civic, and social services.
- According to the Landuse Zoning Matrix, a single residential unit is classified as 'Not Normally Permitted' on land with this specific zoning designation.
- The proposal would materially contravene objective LUZO-09 and section 12.4.8 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, and would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027Chapter 12 Land Use Zoning ObjectivesObjective LUZO-09Section 12.4.8DMS-57
Decision Document Summary
Noel and Josie Corcoran applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.34ha site at Townparks, Daingean, Co. Offaly. While the site is located within the town boundary, it is situated on lands zoned for 'Community Services/Facilities' in the Daingean Town Plan. Offaly County Council refused the application because residential development is 'Not Normally Permitted' under this zoning objective, which seeks to preserve land for ed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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