Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate piecemeal and ribbon development in an Area of High Scenic Quality, failing to meet siting standards and environmental requirements for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in inappropriate piecemeal and ribbon development, causing intrusive encroachment into an Area of High Scenic Quality and negatively impacting the rural character of the landscape.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, posing a risk to public health and groundwater.
- In the absence of adequate wastewater details, the planning authority could not rule out significant adverse impacts on nearby Natura 2000 sites, specifically Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Fiona Laramie sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Jenkinstown, Dundalk, within Development Zone 2 (Area of High Scenic Quality). While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the proposal was refused because it would constitute ad-hoc piecemeal development and exacerbate ribbon development in a sensitive landscape. Furthermore, the application failed to provide sufficient technical details regarding the wastewater treatment system to ensure ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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