Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need and the omission of a Stage 1 Appropriate Assessment Screening report for a site in close proximity to a Special Area of Conservation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for this location, which is classified as a 'stronger rural area', thereby contravening Objectives RH 01 and RH 07 of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- In the absence of a Stage 1 Appropriate Assessment Screening report, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of the Lough Oughter and Associated Loughs Special Area of Conservation (site code: 000007).
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of proven social need and potential environmental impacts on a Natura 2000 site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.13.2RH 01RH 07Section 12.13.2.1Section 12.13.2.2Section 12.13.2.3Section 12.13.2.6Section 12.13.2.7Section 12.13.2.10
Decision Document Summary
Noeleen Shannon applied for permission to construct a single-storey dwelling, new entrance, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Ballinlough, Belturbet, Co. Cavan. The site is located in a rural area designated as a 'stronger rural area' and is situated approximately 85 metres from the Lough Oughter and Associated Loughs SAC. The application was refused by Cavan County Council because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for rural housing need and failed to submit a mandatory App...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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