Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet minimum internal floor area standards for several house types and presents unacceptable design and layout issues regarding external finishes, parking arrangements, and open space provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed external finishes are predominantly render/napp plaster, which lacks the necessary variety and durability required for the estate, necessitating the introduction of full brick finishes to front elevations.
- Several house types (F, F1, J, and J1) fail to comply with the minimum internal floor area and room width requirements set out in the 'Quality Housing for Sustainable Communities Guidelines (2007)'.
- The proposed parking layout, including tandem/parallel spaces and undercover parking, is deemed unsuitable as it may lead to traffic disruption and parking on footpaths, obstructing pedestrian movement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027Portarlington Joint Local Area Plan 2018-2024DM11DM06DM04DM05Table 18
Decision Document Summary
Droughill Builders Ltd sought permission to construct 21 residential units (detached, semi-detached, and terraced) at Derryounce, Portarlington, as a completion of a previously permitted development. While the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority recommended a request for Clarification of Further Information due to significant concerns. These include non-compliance with national internal space standards, an over-reliance on render finishes that lacks architectural variety, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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