2660099

for the construction of a new single storey 3 bedroom detached dwelling, a new waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter, new vehicular entrance from private lane, and all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area of 'Strong Urban Influence', combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and inadequate wastewater treatment documentation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional rural housing need as required for areas of 'Strong Urban Influence', specifically failing to meet the 10-hectare landholding requirement for landowners.
  • The development would exacerbate an existing pattern of excessive density and ribbon development along a private laneway, leading to unsustainable suburbanisation of an unserviced rural area.
  • The proposed wastewater treatment system is supported by an outdated Site Characterisation Report and poses a risk to public health and the environment given the high groundwater vulnerability of the site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH O1RH O2RH 11SUI 01SUI 02RD 01WTR 01WTR 04WTR 05

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a single-storey, three-bedroom detached dwelling and a wastewater treatment system at Ryefield, Virginia, Co. Cavan. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. Cavan County Council refused the application because the applicants did not meet the specific rural housing need criteria, the proposal would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and suburbanisation of the countryside, and the technical documentatio...
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