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CONSTRUCTION OF ONE NUMBER DETACHED DWELLING AND ONE NUMBER DETACHED GARAGE AND TO INSTALL A NEW ENTRANCE TO PUBLIC ROAD, A PRIVATE WELL AND A PUMPED PACKAGED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND POLISHING FILTER AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would result in undesirable ribbon development, creating a fifth dwelling within a 250-meter stretch of road frontage, contrary to local and national planning guidelines.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in the creation of five dwellings on one side of a 250m road frontage, which constitutes ribbon development.
  • The proposal is contrary to Policy SSP-33 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent and lead to the uneconomic extension of public services in a rural area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SSP-27SSP-33Appendix 4

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Barry Bracken, sought permission for a detached dwelling, garage, and private wastewater system at Bracklin Little, Kilbeggan, Co. Offaly. The site is situated in an agricultural area classified as being under strong urban influence. Offaly County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development along the L-1024-1 road, as it would represent the fifth house within a 250m frontage, thereby conflicting with Policy SSP-33 and proper...
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