Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to meet rural housing need criteria for a new dwelling (as the existing structure is non-habitable) and would result in excessive ribbon development on a strategic regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is not substantially intact and cannot be considered a habitable dwelling, necessitating a demonstrated rural housing need under Policy 5-11 which was not provided.
- The development would constitute the 9th or 10th dwelling within a 250m stretch of the R494, leading to undesirable ribbon development contrary to Policy 5-12.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 90m sightlines from a 2.4m setback could be achieved on this strategic regional road, posing a risk to traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 5-11Policy 5-12Policy 5-13Standard 4.2Table 6.1Table 6.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission to renovate and extend a dilapidated dwelling at Landsdown, Portroe, Co. Tipperary. Located in an 'Area under Urban Influence' and 'Primary Amenity Area', the Planning Authority assessed the proposal as a new dwelling because the existing structure is derelict and not substantially intact. The application was refused as the applicant failed to demonstrate a social or economic need to reside in the area, the project would exacerbate ribbon development on th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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