Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes ribbon development as it would be the 6th dwelling within a 250m stretch of road frontage, which is contrary to the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in the 6th dwelling house within 250m of road frontage, thereby meeting the definition of ribbon development as set out in the County Development Plan and Ministerial Guidance.
- Ribbon development is discouraged due to negative impacts on road safety, visual amenity, and the creation of unsustainable patterns of development in rural areas.
- The development would further consolidate and extend an unsustainable pattern of ribbon development, negatively impacting the rural character of the area and conflicting with proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Rural Housing PolicyRibbon Development Policy
Decision Document Summary
Richard and Louise Dalton sought outline planning permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Threecastles, Co. Kilkenny, located approximately 6km northwest of Kilkenny City. Although the applicants demonstrated a social need to live in the area as returning emigrants, the site is located along a stretch of road already characterized by linear one-off housing. The application was refused because the proposed dwelling would be the 6th house within ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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