Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, materially contravening Policy SSP-33 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create a fifth dwelling on the same side of a 250-metre road frontage, which constitutes ribbon development as defined in the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005.
- The application materially contravenes Policy SSP-33 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027, which seeks to prevent undesirable patterns of ribbon development in rural areas.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and fails to meet the requirements of Appendix 4 of the Ministerial Guidelines to support the proposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27SSP-33DMS-56Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a new dwelling house with an attached granny flat and detached garage at Gorteen, Killeigh, Co. Offaly, located in an area under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Offaly County Council refused the application primarily because the development would result in an excessive density of housing along a single road frontage, creating an undesirable pattern of ribbon development. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal materially contravenes Policy SSP-33 of the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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