Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes inappropriate backland development accessed via a narrow unsurfaced track, failing to integrate into the landscape and setting an undesirable precedent for similar rural development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located approximately 270m from the public road on a narrow unsurfaced track, which constitutes inappropriate backland development contrary to Section 13.9.6 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposal would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and set an undesirable precedent for further similar inappropriate development in the vicinity.
- The development fails to comply with Policy Objective HOU 44 as it is not appropriately designed or located to integrate into the local landscape, thereby eroding the rural character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HOU 49Section 13.9Section 13.9.6Policy Objective HOU 44
Decision Document Summary
Darragh Mc Evoy sought planning permission for a two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling house, domestic garage, and associated site works at Crockadoctor, Carstown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. The site is located in Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area under strong urban influence) on agricultural land accessed via a private narrow track. While the applicant successfully demonstrated compliance with local needs criteria (Criterion 4), the application was refused as the site's location 270m from the public road was...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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