Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate local rural housing need, negative visual impact on a sensitive landscape, and inadequate wastewater treatment documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to prove they meet the local needs qualifying criteria for Development Zone 2, specifically the 10-year residency requirement.
- The proposed dwelling is located in a visually prominent, open, and exposed site, which would negatively impact the rural character and visual amenity of the area.
- The application failed to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment arrangements, leading to potential public health risks and negative impacts on nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.19.1Policy SS19Policy SS 26Policy SS65
Decision Document Summary
Peter McGooey sought planning permission for a single dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Liberties of Carlingford, located within Development Zone 2 of the Louth County Development Plan. The site is situated in a visually sensitive area near Carlingford Lough. Louth County Council refused the application because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate compliance with local rural housing needs criteria, the proposed structure was deemed visually obtrusive in an undevelope...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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