Core Refusal Reason
The development would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area and fails to provide safe sight lines at the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would extend an existing ribbon of development to six houses over a 228-metre stretch, leading to suburbanisation and the erosion of rural character.
- The development is contrary to the Laois County Development Plan 2021-2027 policies which discourage haphazard and piecemeal development in rural areas.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate the required 3m x 160m sight lines onto the L-3838 Strategic Local Primary Road, creating a significant traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 18DM RH 1Section 4.6.3DM TRANS 2
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.35-hectare site at Coolnabacca, Stradbally, Co. Laois. While the site is in a 'Structurally Weak Area' where housing is generally accommodated, the Planning Authority refused permission on two main grounds. Firstly, the project would intensify ribbon development, exceeding the threshold of five houses per 250 metres of road frontage. Secondly, the proposed access onto the L-3838 fa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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