Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a local rural housing need, non-compliance with regional road access and sightline requirements, and an inappropriate design that would negatively impact the rural landscape's character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need for this 'Stronger Rural Area' or justify an exception for a new access onto a Class 1 Regional Road.
- Insufficient technical data was provided to demonstrate that the required 220m sightlines could be achieved at the proposed R725 access point, compromising road safety.
- The proposed dwelling design is deemed incongruous with the surrounding landscape, failing to preserve rural character and visual amenities as required by national and local policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 1, Objective TS73Volume 2, Objective 6.2.6Volume 2, Section 3.1.1Volume 2, Section 3.1.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a bungalow and garage at Glandoran Lower, Gorey Rural, on a site accessed via the R725 regional road. The Planning Authority refused the development on four grounds: the lack of evidence for a local housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area', the creation of a new access on a high-speed regional road without exceptional justification, inadequate sightline information, and a design that was considered visually detrimental to the rural character. The proposal wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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