Core Planning Reasoning
Refusal is recommended due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the potential for significant adverse impacts on the Sheephaven Special Area of Conservation (SAC) resulting from inadequate surface water drainage details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary supporting information to prove a vital link to the rural area or a demonstrated rural housing need as required by policies RH-P-2 and RH-P-3.
- The development would contribute to an unsustainable pattern of random rural development and ribbon development in an area designated as 'Especially High Scenic Amenity' and 'High Scenic Amenity'.
- It has not been established beyond reasonable doubt that the project would not adversely affect the integrity of the Sheephaven SAC (Site Code 001190) due to the lack of technical detail regarding surface water drainage and its proximity to an open drain leading directly to the European site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH-P-1RH-P-2RH-P-3RH-P-6RH-P-9NH-P-6NH-P-7Policy T-P15Map 6.2.1Map 7.1.1
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report reviews an appeal against Donegal County Council's decision to grant permission for the refurbishment and extension of a derelict house and the installation of a septic tank system at Magherablad, Co. Donegal. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' and abuts the Sheephaven SAC. While the Planning Authority initially granted permission, the Inspector argues for refusal on two primary grounds. Firstly, the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate compliance with r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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