Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in an excessive concentration of housing in an unzoned rural area that has reached saturation point, leading to urban sprawl and the erosion of the rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in an unzoned rural area outside the Thomastown development boundary that has reached saturation point for one-off housing.
- The development would exacerbate a haphazard and unplanned pattern of development, contributing to urban sprawl and the erosion of the rural landscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further development in an area lacking adequate services, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027Thomastown Local Area Plan 2019CS1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and detached garage at Newtown, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. While a previous refusal reason concerning traffic hazards was considered resolved due to laneway upgrades, the planning authority refused the application on the grounds that the area has reached a saturation point for one-off housing. The development was deemed to contribute to an excessive concentration of houses and urban sprawl, thereby eroding the rural character and confli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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