Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling is considered visually obtrusive and harmful to the rural landscape due to its height and design on an elevated, exposed site, failing to meet the requirements of the Cavan Rural Countryside Design Guide.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development's design and height on an elevated and exposed site would be visually obtrusive and negatively impact the rural character of the area.
- The proposal would injure the visual amenities of the locality and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The application fails to comply with Objective RHD 01 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires rural houses to adhere to the Design Guide for Single One-Off Houses within the Cavan Rural Countryside.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.13.2RH 01RH 02RH 03RH 04RH 05RH 06RH 07RH 08RH 09RH 10RH 11Section 12.13.2.1SUI01SUI02SUI03Section 12.13.2.2RHD 01RHD 0212.13.2.3WTR 01WTR 02WTR 03WTR 04WTR 05Section 12.13.2.5WQG 01WQG 02WQG 03WQG 04WQG 05WQG 06WQG 07WQG 08WQG 09Section 12.13.2.6AS 01AS 02AS 03Section 12.13.2.7BT 01BT 02Section 12.13.2.10SD 01Section 13.5.7DGS 01DGS 02DGS 03DGS 04
Decision Document Summary
Conor Lyons & Catherine Sheridan applied for permission to erect a fully serviced two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Clonervy, Poles, Co. Cavan, within a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. While the Planning Authority was satisfied that a rural-generated housing need had been demonstrated, the application was refused on visual grounds. The planner concluded that the scale and height of the dwelling on an elevated site would be visually obtrusive, failing to in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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