Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a rural housing need, the negative visual impact of the design on an elevated site, and significant traffic safety concerns on a strategic regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this rural area, which is contrary to the Council's rural housing policy and would set an undesirable precedent.
- The proposed dwelling is located on an elevated and visually exposed hilltop, representing a poorly conceived design response that would negatively impact the visual amenity and character of the rural landscape.
- The proposed use of an existing agricultural entrance onto the R726 Strategic Regional Road is considered a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and the presence of a continuous white line on a high-speed route.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 3Chapter 5Chapter 10Chapter 13Chapter 16Section 3.16.2Table 3.5Policy RH. P1Policy RH. P5Policy RD. P1Policy RR. P1Policy RR. P3Table 5.4Map 5.2
Decision Document Summary
Martin Coogan applied for permission to construct a part single-storey, part two-storey dwelling and detached garage on a 0.393-hectare site at Friarstown, Co. Carlow. The site is situated on an elevated hilltop within an agricultural landholding accessed via the R726. Carlow County Council refused the proposal because the applicant did not substantiate a 'Rural Generated Housing Need,' the house design was deemed unsuitable for such a prominent and visually sensitive location, and the proposed ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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