Core Refusal Reason
The applicant's rural housing need has already been met through a previous planning permission (PL99/1762) for a dwelling in the same rural area, which was subsequently sold.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant previously obtained and implemented planning permission (PL99/1762) for a dwelling in the rural area of Ballybur Lower, which was later sold for personal reasons.
- Under Section 7.8.4 of the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027, the applicant's rural housing need is considered to have already been met by this previous development.
- The proposed house is not the applicant's first house in this rural area, failing to meet the qualifying criteria for rural housing and thus being contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.4Chapter 4Chapter 7Chapter 13Chapter 9Rural Design Guide
Decision Document Summary
Paul Power sought planning permission for a single dwelling, entrance, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.258-hectare greenfield site at Ryelanes, Cuffesgrange, Co. Kilkenny. While the design, siting, and technical aspects of the proposal were deemed acceptable by the executive planner, the application was ultimately refused by the Senior Planner. The refusal was based on the fact that the applicant had previously exercised his right to build a house in the rural area under a prior permissio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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