Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unsustainable ribbon development in an area under urban influence and failed to demonstrate safe effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would consolidate a haphazard and unsustainable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area already under significant development pressure.
- The proposal would result in the further erosion of the rural character and visual amenity of the area, leading to demands for uneconomic public services.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site is capable of safe effluent disposal, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Appendix 4 of the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines (DoEHLG, 2005)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a 232sqm two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Carrickcloney, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. Although the applicants were deemed to comply with the rural housing policy, the site is located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence' where existing development has reached a saturation point. The application was refused primarily because it would create a ribbon of five houses within 250 meters of road frontage, contrary to local and national planning policies. Furthermo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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