Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, the development's significant adverse visual impact on a designated scenic route, and insufficient technical information regarding the onsite wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Policy SP-S-12, as a vacant residential dwelling in family ownership was identified as potentially fulfilling the housing requirement.
- The proposed dwelling's elevated and exposed location along designated scenic route 49 would result in a significant detrimental visual impact, failing to successfully integrate into or be absorbed by the sensitive landscape.
- Inadequate information was submitted to prove the proposed effluent treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice, which could lead to environmental pollution and prejudice public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SP-S-12P-LCP-1P-LCP-2P-LCP-3P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-4P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-WWT-5Section 33.4Section 33.4.1SP-S-9Section 26.4.1Section 33.4.2
Decision Document Summary
Bonnie Maguire proposed the construction of a new detached dwelling, domestic garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Carrownagh, Ballintogher, Co. Sligo. The subject site is located on elevated ground along designated scenic route 49. Sligo County Council refused the application on three primary grounds: the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria due to the existence of an alternative family-owned vacant home; the house would be visually obtrusive in a sensitive landsc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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