2660047
for permission for the proposed development of 4 no. holiday chalets and change of use for tourism accommodation on a 1.01 hectare site at Drumard, Lough Carratraw, Co. Cavan. The development consists of the proposed erection of 4 no. holiday chalets, consisting of 2 no. 2 person occupancy chalets, 1 no. 4 person and 1 no. 6 person occupancy chalets serviced by an incorporated, established access point and route of a proposed improved permeable gravel surface as leads to a parking area for 6 no. cars, integrated covered cycle parking (14 no.) and refuse storage; a proposed wastewater treatment system (14 p.e. biocycle plant) and associated polishing filter percolation area with all associated above and below ground ancillary works and landscaping scheme. The planning application is accompanied with a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents disorderly development that would negatively impact the visual and residential amenity of a sensitive lakeside area and fails to demonstrate that it would not adversely affect the integrity of adjacent Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an adverse impact on the visual amenity of the sensitive landscape at Lough Carratraw and the residential amenity of neighboring properties due to noise and light pollution.
- The applicant failed to provide a sufficient Appropriate Assessment to rule out significant negative effects on the Lough Oughter and Associated Loughs SAC and Lough Oughter SPA.
- The proposal constitutes disorderly development that contravenes specific objectives of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding tourism infrastructure, water quality, and the protection of major lake environments.