Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location in a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A), potential adverse impacts on the River Barrow and River Nore SAC without a Natura Impact Statement, and a design that was deemed visually obtrusive and contrary to rural housing guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within Flood Zone A and constitutes a highly vulnerable type of development that is contrary to the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
- The impact on the adjacent River Barrow and River Nore SAC is uncertain, and in the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the project would not have significant effects on a European Site.
- The design and overall breadth of the house would be visually obtrusive in a rural area, seriously injuring the visual amenity and setting an undesirable precedent for similar development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.6 Rural Housing StrategyDM04DM06DM09DM15DM18DM44DM45DM46DM53DM54DM56DM63DM64DM65Appendix 7 'Rural Housing Design Guidance'Table 6 of the Laois CDP 2017-2023FD2DM55
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a single-storey/storey-and-a-half dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.4ha site at Coolhenry, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' and is situated within Flood Zone A near the River Barrow and River Nore SAC. The application was refused because the development is considered highly vulnerable to flooding, lacks a Natura Impact Statement to rule out ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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