Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unsustainable ribbon development and an excessive concentration of one-off housing in a sensitive coastal landscape without demonstrated local need or adequate traffic safety measures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development by creating a cluster of five or more houses within 250 meters, contrary to rural housing density standards.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific local housing need or an overriding requirement to build in this designated Coastal landscape and Area under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposal lacks technical evidence regarding the achievement and retention of necessary 2m x 65m sightlines at the site entrance, posing a potential traffic safety risk.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.12Objective RH07Objective L05Objective L11Section 18.29Table 12Objective RH01
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling and separate garage at Galbally East, Kilpatrick. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because it would contribute to an undesirable linear pattern of development and a high concentration of one-off housing in a sensitive coastal area. Furthermore, the applicant did not sufficiently prove compliance with local need criteria for an area under strong urban influence, nor did they demonstrate that safe sightlines could be...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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