Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an Area Under Urban Influence, having previously satisfied such a need, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing policy for an Area Under Urban Influence, as their housing need had been previously satisfied by a dwelling granted under a prior permission (Ref. P.11/525).
- The proposed development would constitute 'Ribbon Development', being the fifth house within a 250-metre stretch of road frontage, leading to an unsustainable pattern of linear development.
- The proposal would result in the erosion of rural character and visual amenity, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the objectives of the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.4Section 7.8.3National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a single-storey dwelling at Thornback Road, Keatingstown, Co. Kilkenny, an area designated as being under urban influence. The proposal was refused because the applicants, who had previously built a rural home in Lisdowney, failed to demonstrate a new functional or social need to reside in this specific rural area. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the development would contribute to ribbon development, creating an unsustainable c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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