Core Refusal Reason
The development is considered premature and contrary to proper planning due to severe deficiencies in the local road network and its contribution to the over-proliferation of ribbon development in a rural area under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is served by a narrow local tertiary road with restricted width and deficient sightlines at the junction, posing a significant traffic hazard to road users.
- The proposal would exacerbate the existing over-proliferation of one-off rural housing and contribute to ribbon development, which is contrary to the provisions of the National Planning Framework and the County Development Plan.
- Granting retention permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in an area already under significant pressure for single houses, further injuring the visual amenity and rural character of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.4Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Jerpoint West, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area under urban influence, characterized by a high density of existing one-off housing. Kilkenny County Council refused the application primarily because the local road network (LT82031) is substandard in width and visibility, particularly at its junction with the LS8203. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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