2460005: To construct a single storey dwelling, single storey garage, new domestic entrance from an existing agricultural laneway, septic tank & percolation area, bored well and all associated site works
Ballyryan, Nurney, Co. Carlow
DecisionRefused
Decided19 September 2024
Application typePERMISSION
Source documents5
Site
What is on file
3refusal reasons0conditions8nearby records
Decision details
Core application dates and identifiers from the public planning record.Planning analysis
Refusal reasons and planning conditions extracted from the public decision file.Refusal reasons
Visual Amenity
Site elevated >9m above road level on the Ballyryan Scenic Route (ID5) with extensive western views. The 32m wide dwelling footprint creates an overly visible, obtrusive hillside feature contrary to CDP siting guidance requiring development to blend into the rural landscape.
Section 13.2, Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028situated on the Ballyryan Scenic Route (ID5)... siting of the proposed dwelling and garage has failed to have regard to Section 13.2
Visual Amenity
Lack of scaled site section drawings and a qualified landscape architect's landscaping plan to properly assess and mitigate the visual impact of the development on the sensitive rural setting.
Section 13.2, Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028visually sensitive location of the site warrants the preparation of site section drawings and a site-specific landscaping plan
Rural Housing Need
Insufficient documentary evidence to prove a social or economic requirement to reside in the local rural area, including missing proof of family land ownership and minimum five-year local residence.
Section 3.16.2, Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028application has not provided sufficient documentary evidence of a social requirement or economic need to live in the local rural area
Conditions
No conditions
No conditions are on record for this application yet.
Source documents
Original council portal records and source PDFs where available.- Application fileApplication file on www.eplanning.ieSource portal
- Notification Of DecisionSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / D3f886cb-88f4-4b6f-bc27-a1968a184329.pdf / Document 121618Source PDF
- Chief Executives OrderSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / A8d5435e-952e-4ae8-880b-f9481b677ebc.pdf / Document 121617Source PDF
- Planners ReportSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / Ae150feb-a937-459a-a687-b9657b8c0fbc.pdf / Document 121624Source PDF
- F I Request LetterSource: carlowcoco.eplanning.ie / 659da670-d3e7-41c4-93ba-aaed063ab7a3.pdf / Document 109279Source PDF
Nearby precedent
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- 20155The construction of a single storey dwelling house, formation of a new vehicular entrance and driveway, bored well, wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and all associated site works. A Natura Impact statement has been prepared in respect of the planning application. / 1.4 km away / 17 July 2020Refused
- 266Extension of Duration of PL20/308 for the construction of a single storey dwelling, septic tank and percolation area, upgrading of existing entrance, bored well, connection to services and all associated site works / 1.7 km away / 07 April 2026Refused
- 23149PL18/211 - Extension of Duration for PL13/40. Full Planning Permission is sought to demolish existing agricultural sheds, for the alteration to the site boundary as granted under previous Pl Ref No's. 08/182 and 08/469, full Planning Permission is sought to reduce the house numbers as granted under PL Ref: 08/469 by 9 No. houses and full planning permission is sought for 5 No. fully serviced sites, resulting in an overall reduction of 4 No. sites on the total increased site area, all ancillary site works and services / 2.8 km away / 18 October 2023Refused
- 21238Permission is sought for the construction of a dwelling house (198 sq m), domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, site entrance and connection to services and associated site works / 2.9 km away / 16 December 2021Refused
- 22254Construction of a dwelling house (198sqm), domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, site entrance and connection to services and associated site works / 2.9 km away / 29 September 2022Refused
- 20418Construction of a dwelling house (198 sq m), domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area, site entrance and connection to services and associated site works / 2.9 km away / 25 January 2021Refused
- 20136To carry out alterations at ground floor level of existing dwelling house as granted under Pl Ref. 18/316 to accommodate additional bedrooms including alterations to elevations to accommodate same and full planning permission is sought to convert remaining attic space at first floor level to accommodate additional bedroom space including alterations to elevations to accommodate same. Full planning permission is sought for the change of use of existing 2 no. sheds on site for use as 2 no. single occupancy residential units. Full planning permission is sought for extensions and alterations to these buildings to accommodate same including connection to existing effluent treatment unit, all ancillary site works and services / 2.9 km away / 14 July 2020Refused