Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes unsustainable ribbon development in an Area of Urban Influence and would result in significant negative visual impact on an elevated upland landscape by breaking the skyline.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would consolidate a haphazard and unsustainable pattern of linear development, constituting 'Ribbon Development' as the 5th house within 250m, thereby eroding the rural character of the area.
- The site occupies an open and visually exposed upland position within the 'South Eastern Hills' where the dwelling would break the skyline and be highly visible from the R705, seriously injuring the visual amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to justify the specific site location or investigate more suitable, less elevated alternatives within the landholding that would offer better screening and integration into the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Section 9.2Section 13.22Appendix 4 of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (DoEHLG, 2005)
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Hanrahan sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, car port, and associated site works at Mungan, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural townland designated as an 'Area of Urban Influence' and within the 'South Eastern Hills' upland landscape character area. Kilkenny County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal would exacerbate unsustainable ribbon development and cause significant visual intrusion by breaking the skyline on an exposed, elev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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