Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to meet rural housing criteria for the development envelope, the proposal would create undesirable ribbon development, and the over-concentration of wastewater systems posed a risk to public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate that they meet the specific criteria for housing within the Bunlahy development envelope as required by the Longford County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The proposed dwelling would establish undesirable ribbon development in a location lacking necessary services, which is contrary to the development objectives for rural settlement.
- The addition of another individual wastewater treatment system in close proximity to others would result in an over-concentration that poses a significant threat to groundwater quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU RUR 2HOU RUR 5HOU RUR 7Policy CS12Section 3.2.2.1
Decision Document Summary
Frank Brady applied for permission to construct a bungalow-style dwelling with an attached sunlounge, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bunlahy, Ballinalee, Co. Longford. The site is located within a designated development envelope where residential development is restricted to those meeting specific local need criteria. Longford County Council refused the application on three grounds: failure to meet the rural housing policy requirements, the creation of unsustainable ribbon developmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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