Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would result in and exacerbate ribbon development, creating the fifth dwelling on one side of a 250m stretch of road frontage, which is contrary to the County Development Plan policies and national guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would create the fifth dwelling on one side of a 250m stretch of road frontage, constituting ribbon development contrary to Appendix 4 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposal contravenes Policy SSP-17, which aims to protect the rural character and absorption capacity of the area by limiting haphazard or piecemeal development.
- The development is considered speculative in nature and would set an undesirable precedent for further unsustainable development in a designated 'pressure area'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy SSP-17Policy SSP-18Appendix 4 (Ribbon Development)Offaly County Development Plan 2014-2020
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Annemarie Quinn, proposed the construction of a bungalow, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Townparks, Togher, Daingean, Co. Offaly. The site is situated in a rural 'pressure area' just off the R402. Although the applicant was found to meet certain local housing need criteria, Offaly County Council refused permission because the project would result in the creation of ribbon development. Specifically, the dwelling would be the fifth on a 250m stretch of road, vio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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