Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard, piecemeal backland development without direct road frontage, which is contrary to the established residential pattern and specific County Development Plan policies regarding rural development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located behind existing houses with an elongated access route and lacks direct road frontage, representing a non-integrated and haphazard form of development.
- The development would be contrary to the predominant pattern of existing residential development in the local area.
- The proposal conflicts with Policy 2.7.7 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2015-2021, which seeks to prevent random rural and backland development, and would set an undesirable negative precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy 2.7.7
Decision Document Summary
Robert Fitzpatrick sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, detached garage, wastewater treatment system, and new entrance at Moyle Big, Kellistown, Co. Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the application on the grounds that the site's backland location and lack of road frontage constitute a haphazard and piecemeal form of development. The planning authority determined that the proposal would conflict with Policy 2.7.7 of the County Development Plan 2015-2021 and would be contr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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