Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its non-vernacular contemporary design and the significant visual impact on the rural landscape arising from the site's elevated and prominent location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed contemporary architectural design fails to meet the criteria for rural housing in the vernacular style as set out in Table 15.3 of the County Development Plan.
- The elevated nature of the site and its steeply rising topography would result in the dwelling being an overly prominent and visually intrusive feature in the rural landscape.
- The development would adversely affect the rural character of the area, contrary to policies regarding site selection and landscape protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.13.2Section 3.15Section 6.7Section 15.9Section 15.9.1Section 15.9.2Table 15.3Section 15.10.4Section 15.22.3Section 15.22.4Section 15.22.5Section 15.22.7Section 15.22.8Section 15.23
Decision Document Summary
This application by Brian & Clare Keenan sought permission for a new dwelling house, site entrance, and wastewater treatment plant on a 0.795-hectare greenfield site at Coose, Loughmourne, Castleblayney. Although the site is located within a Category 2 area where rural housing need is not a prerequisite, the development was refused by Monaghan County Council. The decision centered on the modern architectural design's failure to respect local vernacular traditions and the site's elevated topograp...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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