Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would result in an excessive concentration of rural housing and ribbon development, while failing to demonstrate safe effluent disposal or adequate traffic safety sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to an excessive concentration of housing and ribbon development in an area already under significant development pressure, eroding its rural character.
- The applicant failed to prove the site's suitability for safe effluent disposal, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
- The proposed entrance lacks adequate sight visibility lines, creating a traffic hazard that endangers public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (DoEHLG, 2005)
Decision Document Summary
Mark Mansfield sought outline permission for a two-storey dwelling and associated works at Ballygreek, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area under urban influence. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the proposal would exacerbate an existing over-concentration of housing and ribbon development, failed to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capabilities, and would create a traffic hazard due to insufficient sightlines....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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