Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to technical inaccuracies in the documentation, failure to demonstrate a local housing need in a restricted area, excessive scale relative to the site's backland context, and road safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a functional or social need to reside in an Area under Strong Urban Influence as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered to be of an excessive scale for the elevated backland site, resulting in an adverse visual impact on the area.
- The application lacked sufficient technical detail regarding drawing accuracy, the provision of safe sightlines at the entrance, and surface water management.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 12Objective RH01Objective RH09Objective L04Section 18.12.2Section 18.12Section 18.29.2Section 18.29.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a two-storey family dwelling and associated waste system at Ballindas, Carrick. The site is situated in an Area under Strong Urban Influence and features an elevated, backland topography. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not meet local housing need criteria, the dwelling's scale was inappropriate for the landscape, and the submission contained inconsistent drawings and failed to demonstrate safe vehicular access....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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