Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would constitute unsustainable ribbon development in an 'Area of Urban Influence' and negatively impact the rural character and visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would extend and consolidate a haphazard and unsustainable pattern of 'Ribbon Development' in an area designated as being under urban influence.
- The scale and design of the two-storey dwelling and large steel garage would negatively impact the rural character and visual amenity of the locality, reinforcing linear sprawl.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the nature of the proposed workshop would not pose a risk to public health or the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Appendix 4 of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (DoEHLG, 2005)
Decision Document Summary
Alan Brennan sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and a large 176sq.m. steel garage at Ballyeddin North, Bennetsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. While the applicant demonstrated a social need to live in the rural area, the site is located in an 'Area under Urban Influence' with a high density of existing one-off housing. The planning authority refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate ribbon development, detract from the area's visual amenity, and lacked sufficient environmenta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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