Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the creation of ribbon development, adverse visual impact on a designated coastal landscape, lack of demonstrated housing need, and inadequate traffic safety sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate a linear pattern of housing by resulting in five or more dwellings within a 250-meter radius, contrary to sustainable rural planning.
- The project would negatively impact the visual character of a designated Coastal landscape and lacks a demonstrated overriding need for the applicant to develop this specific site.
- The applicant failed to prove that necessary sightlines of 2m x 65m could be achieved and maintained in perpetuity at the proposed site access point.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12Objective RH07Objective L05Objective L11Section 18.29
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage at Galbally East, Kilpatrick. The local authority refused permission primarily because the development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and a high concentration of one-off housing in a sensitive Coastal landscape. Furthermore, the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need or provide sufficient evidence that safe access could be achieved through standard sightlines, rendering the pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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