Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes undesirable ribbon development on a high-speed regional road and lacks essential utility connection documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to a suburban form of linear growth that detracts from the rural character and amenities of the area.
- The creation of a new access point onto a Class 2 regional road with a speed limit exceeding 60 kmh is in direct conflict with established transport safety policies.
- The failure to provide confirmation of feasibility from Irish Water regarding public mains connection prevented a comprehensive assessment of the development's viability.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Section 4.9.3Objective SH43Objective TS74
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Kilbride, Ballyhuskard. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the site would create an infill development contributing to undesirable ribbon development in a rural area. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed a traffic safety risk due to its location on a high-speed regional road and was technically deficient due to the absence of a feasibility letter from Irish Water for wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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