Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need based on agricultural involvement and the proposal did not meet technical standards for sightlines and surface water drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of significant involvement in agricultural activity to qualify for a dwelling in Rural Policy Zone 2 under Category 1 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed development does not meet the required visibility standards for the vehicular entrance, which would result in a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
- The proposed surface water disposal arrangements are inadequate and do not comply with the requirements of the County Development Plan, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HOU 41Table 3.4Table 3.5Policy Objective HOU 43Table 13.13Chapter 3Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 13
Decision Document Summary
Michael Callan sought planning permission for a two-storey detached dwelling, vehicular entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Milltown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a local rural housing need based on full-time or significant part-time agricultural occupation. Additionally, the proposal failed to meet ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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