Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing policy, the exacerbation of ribbon development, inadequate traffic sightlines, and potential risks to public health and groundwater.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing policy for an Area Under Urban Influence as required by Section 7.8.4 of the Development Plan.
- The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area, detracting from the visual character and residential amenities of the locality.
- The development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and failed to demonstrate that it would not negatively impact public health or existing water supply sources.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 7.8.4Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Margaret Irish proposed a storey-and-a-half dwelling with a shared entrance and private services at Ballygeardra, Hugginstown, Co. Kilkenny. Located in an 'Area Under Urban Influence', the site is part of a cluster of existing dwellings. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not prove a local housing need under current policy. Furthermore, the council determined the project would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development, lacked safe vehicular access sightlines, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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