Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a sensitive upland area, coupled with concerns regarding ribbon development, substandard site metrics, and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an over-riding economic or social housing need to reside in a sensitive rural area designated as Uplands and under Stronger Urban Influence.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate ribbon development and fails to comply with the mandatory minimum site sizes and floor area standards of the Development Plan.
- The development lacks adequate sightlines for safe access and provides insufficient information regarding effluent treatment, posing a risk to public health and visual amenity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.3Objective RH07Objective L05Section 18.12.1Section 18.12.2Table 38Section 18.29.3
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a detached split-level 2-storey dormer dwelling at Moneyribbin, Coolgreany, a location designated as both an Uplands area and an Area Under Stronger Urban Influence. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not prove a specific local housing need, and the project would result in excessive ribbon development. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet technical requirements for site size, sightlines, and wastewater treatment, making it contrary to t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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