Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents inappropriate overdevelopment of a constrained residual site that would erode rural character through incremental subdivision and fails to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would contribute to the erosion of rural character and the cumulative impact of incremental roadside subdivision in an area already concentrated with existing and permitted dwellings.
- The scale and extent of the proposed dwelling and garage are excessive relative to the size and configuration of the site, resulting in a cramped and unsatisfactory form of development.
- It has not been demonstrated that the low-lying site is suitable for the safe and satisfactory disposal of wastewater, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.13.1Policy RIDP 1Section 15.9.1Section 15.9.5Section 15.23.2Policy RSDP 1Table 15.3Policy DGP 1Policy RCP 1Section 15.9.2Section 15.22.5Policy WWTP 1
Decision Document Summary
Seamus Treanor sought permission for a dormer dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Corleadargan, Castleblayney. The site is a small, irregularly shaped residual plot created by the subdivision of roadside lands adjacent to existing dwellings. Monaghan County Council refused the application because the proposal represents overdevelopment of a constrained site that would negatively impact the rural character of the area through cumulative impact. Furthermore, the applicant failed t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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