Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area under strong urban influence, contrary to local and national planning policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where there is significant pressure for residential development due to proximity to urban areas and major transport corridors.
- The proposal would constitute the 5th dwelling within 213.8 metres of road frontage, thereby intensifying an existing pattern of ribbon development and failing to qualify as 'infill development'.
- Granting permission would contravene Policy SSP-33 of the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027 and national guidelines, creating an undesirable precedent for sprawl that erodes the rural amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SSP-27SSP-33SSP-02Chapter 2Appendix 4 of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
Shane Francis and Elizabeth Doyle sought planning permission for a new bungalow, domestic garage, and associated site works at Townparks, Togher, Daingean, Co. Offaly. The 0.31-hectare site is located in open countryside designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Offaly County Development Plan 2021-2027. The application was refused by the Planning Authority because the development would result in the fifth dwelling along a 213.8-meter stretch of road frontage, thereby exace...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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