Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes ribbon development in contravention of Policy SS8 and involves existing unauthorised development on the site that has not been regularised.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes ribbon development and fails to meet the 'gap site' criteria or demonstrate a specific housing need under Policy SS8 of the North Tipperary County Development Plan.
- The presence of unauthorised development on-site, including a stone entrance, wooden shed, and hardcore yard area, precludes a positive planning decision.
- The applicant has not provided sufficient third-party documentation to substantiate a rural housing need claim in compliance with Policy SS4.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SS8Policy SS4Policy LH1Policy LH4Policy DM 1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and garage at Ballymackeogh, Newport, Co. Tipperary. While the design and site services were generally acceptable, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal constitutes ribbon development. Under the North Tipperary County Development Plan 2010, such development is resisted unless a specific housing need is proven or the site is a 'gap site', neither of which were established. Furthermore, the discovery of unauthorised works o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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