Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, inadequate traffic safety sightlines at the proposed entrance, and a design that conflicted with rural design guidelines and visual amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary proof of a functional economic or social requirement to reside in the rural area, contrary to the Council's rural housing policy.
- The proposed site entrance provides insufficient visibility sightlines, which would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard for the applicant and other road users.
- The design and form of the proposed dwelling represent a poorly conceived response that would have a negative impact on the visual amenity of the sensitive rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.2Policy RH P1Section 16.10.7Figure 16.1Table 16.5Policy RD P1Chapter 13Section 13.4.3Section 13.4.4Section 13.4.6.4
Decision Document Summary
Adam Morris applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system on a greenfield site at Croneskagh Lower, Co. Carlow. The site is located in a rural zone within the River Slaney East Rolling Farmland Character Area. Carlow County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the lack of a demonstrated genuine rural housing need, the failure of the proposed entrance to meet required visibility sightline standards for traf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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