2660135

Permission for the following: 1. Construction of a new detached, two storey dwelling and construction of a new garage. 2. Alterations to existing agricultural entrance to accommodate new gates and piers. 3. New proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area. 4. All associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its excessive scale and prominent siting on an elevated, exposed site which would result in a visually obtrusive feature in the rural landscape, coupled with a failure to demonstrate safe sightline visibility at the entrance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its height, scale, and massing on an elevated and exposed site, would fail to integrate into the landscape and would be a visually obtrusive and incongruous feature.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the local rural housing need qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 2.
  • The proposal failed to demonstrate that the required minimum sightline visibility could be achieved and maintained, posing a potential traffic hazard and endangering public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 13.9.4Policy Objective HOU 44Policy Objective HOU 49Section 13.9.14Section 13.16.17Table 13.13

Decision Document Summary

James Kelly sought permission for a large two-storey detached dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Philipstown, Drogheda, Co. Louth, within an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the dwelling's scale and prominent, elevated position would negatively impact the rural character and visual amenity of the area. Additionally, the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing need criteria and could not pro...
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