Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic requirement to reside in the rural area, and the proposed dwelling's design and scale were deemed visually obtrusive and unsuitable for the sensitive landscape character area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants did not establish a genuine rural housing need or a functional economic requirement to live in the area, as they failed to prove they are engaged in full-time rural-based employment or operating a business intrinsically linked to the locality.
- The proposed two-story dwelling is considered suburban in character and, due to its design, scale, and massing, would be an overly visible and obtrusive feature that adversely impacts the visual amenities of the rural area.
- The development would have a disproportionate impact on the Blackstairs and Mount Leinster Uplands Landscape Character Area, interfering with protected scenic vistas and views from the designated Knocktubbrid Viewpoint.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16Section 3.16.2Section 3.16.3Chapter 13Policy RH P1Policy RD P1Policy LA P2Appendix VII
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a two-story dwelling, garage, and associated services on a 0.40-hectare site at Knocknatubbrid, Tullow, Co. Carlow. The site is located within the sensitive Blackstairs and Mount Leinster Uplands Landscape Character Area. Carlow County Council refused the proposal because the applicants failed to meet the criteria for rural housing policy regarding functional economic need. Additionally, the planning authority found the house design to be unsympathetic to th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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