Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unsustainable ribbon development in an area under urban influence and the applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would constitute ribbon development and contribute to an excessive concentration of housing in a rural area that has reached saturation point.
- The applicant failed to submit the required documentation to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing policy regarding economic or social need for this specific area.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would consolidate a haphazard and unsustainable pattern of development devoid of services.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning FrameworkAppendix 4 of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (DoEHLG, 2005)Rural Housing policy for Area under Urban Influence
Decision Document Summary
Fay Doody sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Kilcraggan, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny, within a rural area designated as being under 'urban influence'. The application was refused by Kilkenny County Council because the development would exacerbate ribbon development in a locality already under significant development pressure. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide the necessary evidence to prove a demonstrable social or economic need to reside in this rural ar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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