Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes ribbon development as it would be the 7th dwelling within a 250m stretch of roadway, and the applicant has failed to demonstrate that no alternative sites are available on the family landholding outside of this pattern.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is considered to constitute ribbon development as it would result in the 7th dwelling within a continuous 250-metre section of roadway, which the Council seeks to resist under Policy 5-12.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated that no alternative sites are available on the wider family landholding that are removed from the existing ribbon development pattern.
- The family landholding includes lands abutting the settlement boundary of Ballyporeen, and a site at that location would be considered a preferable alternative that would not contribute to ribbon development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-11Policy 5-12Table 5.2Table 5.3Appendix 4 of TCDP 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
Neil & Monette Russell sought permission for a 261.6 sqm dwelling and garage on a 0.4ha site in the 'Open Countryside' at Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary. While the applicants demonstrated local links to the area, the planner identified that the site is located within a 250m stretch already containing six dwellings. Under Policy 5-12 of the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028, this constitutes ribbon development. The application was recommended for Further Information (effectively a prelimina...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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