Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the proposal constitutes ribbon development and the applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient rural housing need in an area under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would constitute ribbon development, representing the fifth house within 250 metres of road frontage, which is contrary to the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposal would result in the creation of further gap or infill sites and set an undesirable precedence for similar development in the area.
- The applicant failed to comprehensively demonstrate compliance with the rural housing policy required for an area designated as being under urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Rural Housing PolicyRibbon Development Policy
Decision Document Summary
Teresa Crosby sought planning permission for a dormer-style dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Kildrinagh, Woodsgift, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located in a rural area designated as an 'Area under Urban Influence' in the Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027. The local authority refused the application because the development would result in ribbon development (being the 5th house within 250m of road frontage) and because the applicant failed to provide sufficient...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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