Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the creation of ribbon development and the failure of the applicants to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in ribbon development (5 houses within 150m of road frontage), creating an undesirable pattern of linear development that intrudes on public views of the rural hinterland.
- The proposal would lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services and infrastructure in a rural area where they do not exist, conflicting with Section 3.16.8 and Policy RH.P10.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional social requirement or genuine rural housing need to live in this specific rural area, which would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments contrary to Policy RH P1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.8Policy RH.P10Section 3.16.2Section 3.16.3Policy RH P1
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a part two-storey/part single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and associated site works at Kilcloney, Borris, Co. Carlow. Carlow County Council refused permission because the project would exacerbate unsustainable ribbon development and urban sprawl. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the applicants did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine rural housing need or a functional social requirement to reside in this specific r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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