Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes excessive ribbon development in a rural area and the dwelling's scale and design are considered visually intrusive and out of character with the established single-storey pattern of the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development outside the defined settlement boundary of Moneenroe, forming a sixth dwelling within a 250m stretch in contravention of Section 7.8.3 of the County Development Plan.
- The height, bulk, scale, and design of the proposed dwelling would create an unduly prominent feature in the landscape that fails to integrate with its rural surroundings or respect the predominantly single-storey character of the area.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would conflict with the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines issued under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Act 2000.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.3Section 13.22Figure 4.18
Decision Document Summary
Christopher Buggy sought permission for a storey-and-a-half dwelling, garage, and new entrance at Massford, Moneenroe, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area outside the settlement boundary, characterized by existing ribbon development and predominantly single-storey housing. While the Executive Planner initially recommended a request for further information, the Senior Planning staff ultimately refused the application. The refusal was based on the determination that the project would...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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