Whether land is zoned or whether there is an objective to permit low density housing in particular locations, more land is required to provide a certain amount of very low density housing. While the type of housing which was permitted at Oldtown on the Kells Road (13 no house sites on 1 – 3 acre sites) has been criticised as unsustainable, it met a demand that was not provided for anywhere else in the County, save for one off houses for those with particular housing needs. This type of housing is essential and more is required, but in more sustainable locations.
Yes. There are villages and smaller settlements/ settlement nodes around the major centres of population which have the potential to absorb limited very low-density housing. Some were previously subject of LAP’s in the past, others not. Many of the villages which were the subject of LAP’s have inadequate waste
water infrastructure and have been deemed unsuitable for additional housing. There is no reason why limited very low density housing in and adjacent to these villages, and other smaller settlements/ settlement nodes with basic infrastructure (pub, church/ hall, school etc), should not be capable of providing for such housing.
It should be extended to include smaller settlements/ settlement nodes with basis infrastructure (pub, church/ hall, school etc) and which are serviced by school buses/ ring a link. For limited very low density housing, private individual waste water treatment systems can serve additional housing.
As per 1 above, this could be extended to include additional smaller settlements/ settlement nodes serviced by school buses/ ring a link. National bus operators could also be encouraged to service smaller settlements along national routes.
Very low density housing in and adjacent to existing settlements is not catered for, yet demand exists. This demand has been met by one off housing which can be unsustainable unless meeting local needs.