Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in ribbon development, consolidating a haphazard and unsustainable pattern of residential development along a local primary road, contrary to the County Development Plan and national guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would constitute the fifth house within a 250-metre stretch on the same side of the road, thereby creating undesirable ribbon development.
- The development would consolidate a haphazard and unsustainable pattern of development in an un-serviced rural area, further eroding its rural character.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to justify extending an undesirable pattern of ribbon development or to demonstrate that no other suitable family land was available for consideration.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny County Development Plan 2014-2020Appendix 4 of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (DoEHLG, 2005)
Decision Document Summary
James Murphy sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Killahy, Mullinvat, Co. Kilkenny. Although the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the site is situated on a local primary road already under significant pressure for one-off housing. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the proposal would represent the fifth house within a 250-metre radius on one side of the road, resulting in ribbon development and the un...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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