Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional rural housing need for an 'Area under Urban Influence' and the proposal involves a new access onto a restricted Regional Road (R693) contrary to development plan policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing policy for an Area under Urban Influence, as they are currently residents of Freshford village and do not meet the specific economic or social criteria for a rural dwelling.
- The proposed development would undermine the viability of Freshford Village and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that detract from the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The creation of a new access point onto the Regional Road R693 is contrary to Section 12.11.4 of the Development Plan, which seeks to protect the strategic capacity and safety of regional roads by restricting new entrances.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.11.4
Decision Document Summary
Shane and Breda McGree applied for outline planning permission to construct a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Barna, Freshford, Co. Kilkenny. The site is located approximately 4km from Freshford village in an area designated as being under 'Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the applicants, who already reside in a housing scheme within Freshford, did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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