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(1) TEACH CÓNAÍ ATÁ ANN CHEANA A LEATHNÚ AGUS A ATHCHÓIRIÚ LE LEASUITHE INGEARCHLÓNNA AGUS (2) AN DABHACH SÉARACHAIS ATA ANN CHEANA A DHÍCHOIMISIÚNÚ AGUS CÓRAS NUA CÓIREALA SÉARACHAIS A SHUITEÁIL AGUS NA HOIBREACHA FORBARTHA GO LEIR A BHAINEANN LEO

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The Inspector recommended granting permission as the proposal facilitates the sustainable re-use and modernization of a vacant rural dwelling in accordance with the Donegal County Development Plan 2024-2030. The development was deemed acceptable regarding its design, integration into the High Scenic Amenity landscape, traffic safety (upgrading an existing entrance), and public health (replacing an old septic tank with a modern tertiary system).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of residential extension and renovation is acceptable as it secures the future viability of an existing vacant cottage in a manner conducive to modern family living and consistent with rural housing policies.
  • While the site has limited sightlines on a regional road (R-262), the proposal involves an existing entrance for a habitable dwelling; the proposed alterations and lack of material intensification mean the development will not result in a traffic hazard.
  • Environmental concerns regarding the nearby Lough Nillan Bog SAC/SPA and a local water well are adequately addressed by the decommissioning of an 80-year-old septic tank in favor of a modern tertiary treatment system and the implementation of NIS mitigation measures.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RH-O-4Objective RH-O-5Policy RH-P-6Policy RH-P-9Policy WW-P-2Policy WW-P-6Policy BIO-P-1Objective L-O-1Policy L-P-2Chapter 16 (Technical Standards)

Decision Document Summary

The application relates to a 0.34ha site in Meenacahan, Co. Donegal, containing a modest 62.4 sq.m cottage. The proposal involves renovating and extending the dwelling to 228.4 sq.m and replacing the existing septic tank with a packaged wastewater treatment system. The site is located within an 'Area of High Scenic Amenity' and is proximate (approx. 65m) to the Lough Nillan Bog SAC and SPA. A third party appealed the initial grant of permission, citing concerns over deficient sightlines on the R...
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