Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate ribbon development in a sensitive coastal zone where the applicants failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an existing pattern of linear/ribbon development, creating a suburban form in a rural landscape.
- The site is located in a sensitive Coastal Zone under strong urban influence where strict housing need criteria apply.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate an over-riding justification or local housing need to reside at this specific location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12.1Section 4.3Table No. 12Objective CZM09Objective CZM13Objective CZM17Objective L05Objective L11Objective RH07Objective RH08
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and domestic services at Tomnamuck, Ballygarrett, within a sensitive coastal landscape designated as being under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the development would result in the sixth dwelling along a 170-meter stretch, intensifying ribbon development and detracting from the area's rural character. Furthermore, the applicants did not sufficiently demonstrate a functional or...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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