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the as constructed single-storey dwelling. Permission is also sought to install new effluent treatment system, including permission to upgrade the existing septic tank and percolation area on site, modify existing vehicular entrances, site boundaries and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, poor aesthetic design of the log cabin, traffic safety concerns regarding sightlines, and lack of legal control to implement necessary wastewater treatment upgrades.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to reside in an 'Area Under Urban Influence', making the proposal contrary to Policy 5-11 of the County Development Plan.
  • The design and materials of the timber log cabin are considered to be of poor aesthetic value and inconsistent with the Rural Housing Design Guide, which would set an undesirable precedent for the area.
  • The proposal presents significant technical deficiencies, including inadequate sightlines at the site entrance and a lack of landowner consent for the proposed wastewater treatment system upgrades, impacting traffic safety and public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 5-11Policy 15-2Appendix 4Volume 3 Appendix 6Table 6.1Table 6.2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention for a single-storey modular timber dwelling and permission for a new effluent treatment system at Kilvemon, Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary. Located in a rural area under urban influence, the development was deemed contrary to the Tipperary County Development Plan 2022-2028. Refusal was issued because the applicant did not establish a functional rural housing need, the structure's design was considered visually substandard, and the applicant failed to prove that safe roa...
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