211344
(1) for the conversion of a 71.81 m2 section of the existing 192.61 m2 barn for residential use, including the provision of an upper floor (26.05 m2), (2) alterations to the north, south, east and west elevations, (3) the provision of 3 no. roof windows to the western side of the roof, (4) the provision of 2 no. roof windows to the eastern side of the roof, (5) the provision of a waste-water treatment system and associated percolation area (6) the relocation of the roadside boundary at (Ambar Lodge) the neighbouring property and the roadside boundary of Cloncallow (all to create adequate sight lines) and (7) all associated works
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a bona fide rural housing need under Objective HD23, and the proposal would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and lack of legal interest in the required lands.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant does not meet the rural housing need criteria set out in Objective HD23 of the County Development Plan, as they were born and raised in Dublin and only moved to the rural area as an adult.
- The proposed development is located within a designated Landscape Access Corridor Area and does not represent a necessary dwelling, which would erode the landscape value and detract from views of special amenity value.
- The development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because inadequate sightlines are available at the entrance and the applicant has not demonstrated sufficient legal interest in the lands required to achieve visibility.