Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unsustainable rural overdevelopment that fails to demonstrate a local housing need and negatively impacts the setting of significant historical heritage assets.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area, contrary to the Rural Housing Policy Zone 1 criteria set out in the County Development Plan.
- The development would exacerbate an unsustainable pattern of one-off housing and negatively impact the character and setting of several nearby Protected Structures and National Monuments, including Urglin Church and Ducketts Mausoleum.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding the storage, containment, and disposal of equestrian waste and effluent, posing a significant risk of pollution to surface and groundwater.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH. P6Policy RH. P7Policy RD. P1Policy RH. P10Policy PS. P2Policy PS. P6Policy RH. P1Policy AH P3Policy AH P4Chapter 3Chapter 10Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a four-bedroom single-storey dwelling, stables, and a horse arena at Rutland, Urglin, Palatine, Co. Carlow. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban influence from Carlow Town, characterized by a high density of existing one-off housing. Carlow County Council refused the application because it would contribute to an unsustainable pattern of development, fail to protect the setting of significant historical monuments and protected st...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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