Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would cause significant detrimental visual impact on a sensitive landscape, lacks sufficient technical design for wastewater treatment, and fails to meet biodiversity and wetland protection requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale, form, and exposed siting of the dwelling, along with the necessity for an elongated driveway, would result in a significant detrimental impact on the visual and scenic character of the visually vulnerable Keelogyboy Mountain landscape.
- The absence of a full detailed design for the on-site wastewater treatment system means the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the EPA Code of Practice (2021), posing a risk to water quality and public health.
- The proposal failed to provide a mandatory Net Biodiversity Gain (BNG) demonstration and a required ecological assessment for the proposed reclamation and infilling of a designated wetland site (Keelogyboy – ID25).
Cited Policies (CDP)
SP-S-12P-LCP-1P-LCP-2P-BD-7P-WET-2P-WWT-5Section 33.4P-BD-1P-BD-3P-BD-4P-ALAN-2P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-4P-PS-1P-PS-5P-WHT-1P-WHT-3P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-SWD-1P-SWD-2
Decision Document Summary
Lorraine and Brian Moore proposed the construction of a 385 sq.m single-storey dwelling with an integral garage and car port at Keelogyboy, Calry, Co. Sligo. The site is situated in a highly sensitive area at the foot of Keelogyboy Mountain, designated as 'Visually Vulnerable' in the Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030. Sligo County Council refused the application primarily because the development's scale and siting were deemed contrary to the area's landscape character. Additionally, the ap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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