Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the exacerbation of ribbon development in a rural area and the failure to provide an Archaeological Impact Assessment for a site located within a Zone of Notification for a recorded monument.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in ribbon development (5 houses within 250m of road frontage), creating an undesirable pattern of linear development and conflicting with Section 3.16.8 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposal would lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of public services and infrastructure in an area where they are not proposed, while also intruding on public views of the rural hinterland.
- In the absence of an Archaeological Impact Assessment, the Planning Authority cannot assess the potential impacts on archaeology for a site located within a Zone of Notification for recorded monument Enclosure-CW024-039.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.16.8
Decision Document Summary
Roisin Treacy sought permission for the erection of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and associated services at Carriglead, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the application on two primary grounds. Firstly, the development was deemed to constitute excessive ribbon development that would consolidate an undesirable linear pattern of housing, contrary to the County Development Plan. Secondly, because the site is situated within a Zone of Notification for a recorded monument, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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