Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate one-off housing in a sensitive coastal area that lacks demonstrated rural housing need and would result in significant adverse visual impacts and ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate haphazard ribbon development and unplanned residential sprawl in an unzoned, sensitive rural coastal area under strong development pressure.
- The dwelling would be a visually obtrusive feature on a prominent, unscreened site near a public beach, detracting from the amenity value and views of the coastline.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic or social need to live at this specific location in accordance with the criteria for 'Strong Rural Area / Coastal area' defined in the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH07Objective L05Table No. 12
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of a fully serviced dwelling house and garage at Booley, Templetown, situated within a sensitive coastal landscape. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and haphazard rural sprawl. Additionally, the site's prominent and unscreened nature near a public beach was deemed to negatively impact the visual amenity of the coastline. Finally, the proposal was found to be in br...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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