Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes excessive ribbon development and fails to meet mandatory road safety sightline requirements at the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would result in a 7th house along a continuous 250-metre section of roadway, thereby constituting undesirable ribbon development contrary to Policy 5-12 of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 120m sightlines from a 4.5m setback are achievable for the proposed combined agricultural and domestic entrance as required by Section 6.1 of Volume 3.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of being a traffic hazard or obstruction to road users and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-11Policy 5-12Policy 5-13Section 5.5.2Section 6.1Table 6.1Table 6.2Appendix 4Appendix 6Policy 15-5Policy 15-7
Decision Document Summary
Tony Creane sought permission for a single-storey sustainable dwelling, garage, stables, and horse walker at Kilmore Upper, Knockavilla, Co. Tipperary. The site is located in an 'Open Countryside' area where the principle of a dwelling is generally considered. However, the Planning Authority refused the application because the proposal would result in the 7th dwelling along a 250m stretch of roadway, exceeding ribbon development limits. Furthermore, the applicant failed to prove that necessary s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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