Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would result in the creation of ribbon development in an area under strong urban influence and presents significant traffic safety hazards due to inadequate sightlines and a dangerous access arrangement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would create ribbon development and exacerbate an inappropriate suburban pattern of development in a rural area, contrary to the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
- The proposed access arrangement, utilizing an existing agricultural entrance opposite another access point, creates a road safety hazard and fails to meet minimum visibility sightline requirements.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that required stopping sight distances could be achieved, particularly given the vertical crest on the road to the north of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HOU 43Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Policy Objective HOU 49Section 13.9.14Section 13.16Section 13.17Table 13.13
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a 235.65sqm detached 4-bedroom dwelling and integrated garage at Brittas, Grangebellew, Co. Louth, within Rural Policy Zone 2. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the proposal was refused because the site's location would result in the creation of ribbon development, eroding the rural character of the area. Additionally, the proposed access arrangement was deemed unsafe due to its proximity to an opposing entrance and insufficient sightlin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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