Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to traffic safety hazards on a national road, failure to meet local residency requirements for a sensitive landscape area, and unsuitable site conditions for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an intensification of access onto the N-25 National Road at a 100kph bend, creating a significant traffic hazard contrary to national and local planning guidelines.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of a 10-year residency within the 'Carrickbyrne Hill' Distinctive Landscape, thus failing to comply with the specific rural housing policies for sensitive landscape areas.
- Failed percolation rates indicate the site is unsuitable for a wastewater treatment system, posing a risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TS66Section 4.9.1Table 4-6Volume 7
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of a dwelling house replacing a previous structure at Scullaboge, Carrickbyrne. The site is located within the 'Carrickbyrne Hill' Distinctive Landscape and takes access from the N-25 national road. The proposal was refused as the intensification of the existing entrance onto a high-speed national road is considered a traffic hazard, the applicant did not demonstrate the necessary local housing need for a sensitive landscape zone, and the site...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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