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Retention permission and full permission for: 1) Retention permission of existing single storey dwelling house as laid out and constructed; 2) Permission for upgrading specification to roof covering & external wall finishes; 3) Installation of new Wastewater Treatment System, stormwater drainage system and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development constitutes inappropriate backland development in an area under significant pressure from one-off housing, fails to meet rural design standards, and presents unresolved risks to road safety and public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal represents an overdevelopment of one-off dwellings and inappropriate backland development that would erode the rural character of the area and fragment agricultural lands.
  • The design of the building is not reflective of traditional rural dwelling forms, and the extensive removal of hedgerows required for access would further degrade the local landscape and visual amenity.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe vehicular access with required sightlines is achievable or that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with environmental standards, posing risks to road safety and public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective HOU 43Policy Objective HOU 44Policy Objective HOU 48Policy Objective HOU 49Section 13.9Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.14Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Policy Objective IU 18Policy Objective IU 19Policy Objective ENV 38Policy Objective ENV 39

Decision Document Summary

Andrew Mooney sought retention and permission for a single-storey dwelling and associated works at Begrath, Monasterboice, Co. Louth, located in a rural area under strong urban influence. While the applicant met local need criteria, the application was refused because the site constitutes unsuitable backland development in an area already saturated with one-off housing. Furthermore, the modular design was deemed non-traditional, the necessary hedgerow removal was considered harmful to rural char...
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