Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a functional rural housing need (Economic or Social) in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' and non-compliance with traffic safety standards regarding sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in a rural area designated as being 'Under Urban Influence', as required by Policy 5-11 of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard because the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the required sightline standards (Y-distances) for the L6001 local road.
- The proposal would result in an 8th dwelling within a 250m stretch of roadway, and while considered a 'gap site', it remains contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of demonstrated local need.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-11Policy 5-12Section 5.5.2Table 5.2Section 6.1Table 6.1Table 6.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and connection to public services at Foxhall, Newport, Co. Tipperary. The site is situated in a rural area designated as 'Under Urban Influence' approximately 1.5km from Newport town. The application was refused as the applicant failed to satisfy the 'Economic' or 'Social' need criteria set out in Policy 5-11, particularly as the family home is located within the nearby town's zoned residential area. Furthermore, the pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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