Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes ribbon development and fails to meet technical standards for road safety and surface water management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in ribbon development by creating a density of 5 or more houses within a 250-meter stretch, contrary to rural housing policy.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that required sightlines of 2m x 65m could be achieved and maintained at the site entrance, posing a traffic safety risk.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding surface water drainage to ensure that runoff would not be discharged onto the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12Section 18.2918.12.118.29.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Ballyfarnoge, Castle Ellis. The planning authority refused the application primarily because the site would contribute to an undesirable linear pattern of development in a rural area, exceeding density thresholds for ribbon development. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet technical requirements regarding safe access sightlines and the management of surface water drainage, leading to concerns regardin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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