Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its inappropriate scale and suburban design within the sensitive Royal Canal Broadzone, and the failure to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment compliance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's height and suburban design are considered visually obtrusive and out of keeping with the character of the surrounding rural area and the Royal Canal Broadzone.
- The proposal contravenes specific policies of the Longford County Development Plan 2021-2027 regarding the protection of the visual, ecological, and cultural setting of the Royal Canal.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing or proposed wastewater treatment system could adequately manage disposal in accordance with the EPA Code of Practice, posing a risk of pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.44Annex 7CPO 12.40CPO 12.41CPO 12.42CPO 13.20CPO 4.31CPO 4.41
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the demolition of an existing house and the construction of a new four-bedroom, two-storey replacement dwelling and domestic garage at Drinan, Ballymahon, Co. Longford. The site is situated within the Royal Canal Broadzone, an area afforded specific protection for its visual and natural heritage. Longford County Council refused permission on the grounds that the contemporary design and scale of the building would negatively impact the landscape character and that the sub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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