An Bord Pleanala has upheld Offaly County Council’s decision to grant planning permission for a new housing scheme in Tullamore, despite its own inspector’s recommendation for denial. The development, proposed by James Spollen, consists of 95 two-storey houses with two and three bedrooms. The decision faced criticism from residents and the Hophill Cedars Residents Association, but ultimately, the Board approved the project based on specific considerations.
The proposed site, situated at Church Road and accessed from Oakfield via Hophill Avenue and The Cedars residential estates, sparked concerns regarding traffic impact and open space zoning. While the inspector flagged zoning violations, the Board found the applicant’s drawings clarified the zoning position and aligned with the county’s development plan, leading to the approval of the housing scheme.
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