Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area of Urban Influence' and the proposed development on an elevated upland site was deemed visually obtrusive and representative of haphazard, piecemeal development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area as required by Section 7.8.4 of the Development Plan, particularly as they already own a home in the locality.
- The proposed siting to the rear of an existing dwelling on an elevated site constitutes haphazard and disorderly piecemeal development that would seriously injure the rural character and visual amenities of the area.
- The development is located within a designated upland area where the proposed house design and necessary removal of mature trees would be visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the established landscape character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Variation Number 8 of the County Development PlanPolicy 7.8.1 (g) of the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2002Section 7.8.4 of the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027Landscape Character Assessment
Decision Document Summary
Martin and Helen Farrell applied for permission to construct a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Jerpointhill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. The site is situated on an elevated upland area within an 'Area of Urban Influence' as defined by the Kilkenny County Development Plan 2021-2027. Kilkenny County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not meet the qualifying criteria for rural housing, as they already own a residence in the area. Additionally, the p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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