2361038

for dwellinghouse, garage/shed & private wastewater treatment system with all associated works & ancillary services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development fails to visually integrate into a Class 3 Special Landscape area due to its suburban design, scale, and the extensive manipulation of natural site contours required for its construction.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The suburban design, scale, and massing of the dwelling fail to effectively assimilate or visually integrate into the sensitive Class 3 Special Landscape category area.
  • The proposed extensive manipulation of site levels, including a dig of approximately 2m, would erode the natural contours and character of the landscape, detracting from the visual amenity of the area.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in a high-sensitivity landscape and would materially contravene objectives and development management standards of the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective RH 1Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective TWHS 1Policy Objective FL 1Policy Objective FL 2Policy Objective FL 3Policy Objective WW 4Policy Objective WW 6Policy Objective WW 7Policy Objective WW 11DM Standard 6DM Standard 7DM Standard 8DM Standard 9DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 29DM Standard 30DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 46DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 67

Decision Document Summary

Orla Callanan sought planning permission for a 243.9 sqm two-storey dwellinghouse, garage, and private wastewater treatment system at Corr Chuilinn, Moycullen. The site is located within a 'Special Landscape Sensitivity Class 3' area. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application because the suburban design and significant excavation required to accommodate the house were deemed incompatible with the sensitive landscape. The...
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