Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes piecemeal development that fails to respect the established building line and character of the area, provides substandard residential amenity, and lacks necessary sustainable transport infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents piecemeal growth that deviates from the established building line and character of the cul-de-sac, failing to protect the Rural Village setting.
- The proximity to commercial activity and the specific site layout result in inadequate residential amenity for future occupants regarding privacy and open space.
- The lack of pedestrian and cycle links to the village centre promotes car dependency and unsustainable transport patterns in an edge-of-village location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Table 14.4Objective SPQHO56Objective CSO69Objective CSO72RV – Rural Village land-use zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and timber storage structure at The Grange, Ballyboughal, on lands zoned for 'Rural Village' use. The application was refused as it was considered piecemeal development that would disrupt the established building line and character of recently permitted dwellings. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the proximity to a commercial business and the poor layout of private open space would result in substandard residential am...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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