Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommended a grant of permission because the subject site is located within a 'structurally weak area' under the Donegal County Development Plan, where policies facilitate one-off housing for both rural and urban generated needs, provided the development is of appropriate design and meets technical requirements for access and drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated in a 'structurally weak area' as defined by the Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024, which accommodates residential demand subject to good practice in design and location.
- The proposed bungalow is traditionally designed and will assimilate into the landscape without causing significant injury to the visual amenities of the area or the 'Moderate Scenic Amenity' designation.
- Despite the narrow nature of the access track, the low traffic volumes and the results of the applicant's traffic survey indicate that the development will not result in a traffic hazard or seriously impact the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH-P-4Policy RH-P-1Policy RH-P-2Policy RH-O-3Policy RH-O-5Policy NH-P-7Policy T-P15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey dwelling and a packaged wastewater treatment system on a 0.26ha site at Ballyeghan Lower, Malin, Co. Donegal. The site is characterized as rough ground at the end of a private stone track in an isolated rural area. A third-party appeal was lodged citing concerns regarding traffic safety on the narrow access road, impact on local biodiversity, and conflict with agricultural operations. The Inspector's assessment concluded that because the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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