Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes ribbon development within a Metropolitan Greenbelt and fails to demonstrate an exceptional rural housing need or appropriate design character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in ribbon development consisting of 5 dwellings over a 220m stretch, creating a haphazard pattern that militates against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need in accordance with Objective RP 5-3, particularly as they already own a nearby dwelling.
- The proposed building form, roof profile, and material finishes are out of character with the existing vernacular buildings and would seriously impact the rural setting.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RP 5-24RP 5-19RP 5-3
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling at Woodstock, Carrigtwohill, situated within the Metropolitan Greenbelt. The Planning Authority refused permission because the site is in an area under strong urban pressure where the proposal would contribute to undesirable ribbon development. Furthermore, the applicants did not provide adequate justification for a new dwelling given their existing property ownership nearby, and the design was deemed incompatible with the loc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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