Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily because it would result in piecemeal, haphazard, and unsustainable ribbon development in a rural area, eroding the rural character and conflicting with specific policies of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would create an additional infill site leading to piecemeal and haphazard development, resulting in an excessive density of one-off housing that erodes the rural character of the townland.
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development by contributing to a pattern of five houses within 250m of road frontage, which is contrary to sustainable planning guidelines and creates servicing inefficiencies.
- The proposed dwelling's design, specifically its form, massing, and window treatments, fails to respect the rural vernacular and is contrary to the standards set out in the Rural Design Guide.
Cited Policies (CDP)
3.163.16.23.16.33.16.53.16.63.16.8RH. P7RH. P8RH. P1013.413.4.313.4.413.4.513.4.6.413.4.7
Decision Document Summary
Gary and Gillian Smith sought permission for a two-storey dormer dwelling and detached garage at Knockroe, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, on a 0.459ha site. Although the applicants demonstrated compliance with rural housing need criteria, the site is located in a rural area where existing development has already reached a density that constitutes ribbon development. The Planning Authority refused the application on the grounds that it would result in haphazard infill development, exacerbate ribbon devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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