Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a coastal area under strong urban influence, leading to concerns regarding urban sprawl and adverse visual impacts on the rural environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate haphazard, unplanned growth and urban sprawl in an unserviced coastal area already under significant development pressure.
- The proposal would result in adverse cumulative visual impacts on the coastal landscape, contrary to objectives aimed at preserving the rural environment.
- The applicant failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need as required by national and local policies for areas under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH07Objective L05National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and domestic garage in Kiltennell, Courtown, a coastal location identified as being under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it represents random residential development in an area with an existing excessive density of housing. The decision highlights that the development would intensify urban sprawl and militate against the preservation of the rural environment. Additionally, the ap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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