Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the development would result in excessive removal of mature trees in a sensitive woodland landscape, and the technical information provided was insufficient to rule out adverse impacts on public health and the integrity of adjacent Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine rural-generated housing need as required by Policy RH-P-4 and National Policy Objective 19 of the NPF, potentially leading to an unsustainable pattern of random rural development.
- The proposed development would necessitate excessive clearance of mature trees within a locally distinctive woodland, failing to respect the character of the 'High Scenic Amenity' area and contrary to policies aimed at landscape preservation.
- Due to an outdated site characterisation assessment and the lack of detailed drainage specifications, it could not be ascertained that the development would not result in significant adverse effects on the Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park SAC and the Derryveagh and Glendowan Mountains SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH-P-4Objective RH-O-3Policy RH-P-1Policy RH-P-2Objective RH-O-5Policy WES-P-11Objective NH-O-2Objective NH-O-3Policy NH-P-1Policy NH-P-7Policy NH-P-9Policy NH-P-10
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling and on-site sewage treatment system on a 0.288ha woodland site in Glenineeny, Glen, Co. Donegal. The site is located within a 'Structurally Weak Rural Area' and is designated as 'High Scenic Amenity'. It is characterized by a significant fall in levels and is adjacent to Glen Lough and the Cloghernagore Bog and Glenveagh National Park SAC. The Inspector's assessment highlights that the applicant, currently renting in Port Na Blagh, failed t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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