Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to its elevated and exposed location in an open rural landscape, which would result in a visually obtrusive isolated dwelling, alongside failure to fully demonstrate rural housing need and provide sufficient water supply information.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is located on an elevated and exposed site, making it a visually prominent and obtrusive feature that would negatively impact the character and scenic qualities of the rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence regarding their current housing circumstances and permanent occupation intentions, meaning a genuine rural housing need under Policy SP-S-10 could not be definitively established.
- There is a lack of technical information to confirm that the site can be adequately serviced for water supply, following a request for further information from Uisce Éireann.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SP-S-10P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-RD-1P-RD-2P-LCP-3P-BD-7P-PS-5P-WHT-1P-WWT-5P-SWD-1Section 33.4Section 33.4.2Section 33.4.5
Decision Document Summary
David Fowley sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Attiduff, Maugherow, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and characterized by an open, sloping landscape. Sligo County Council refused the application because the house would be an isolated, visually intrusive development on an exposed hill slope, contrary to landscape protection policies. Additionally, the applicant did not fully satisfy rural housing need criteria, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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