Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development represents a substandard pattern of development due to its restricted site area, lack of private amenity space, and absence of on-site parking, while also failing to provide adequate surface water management details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted site area (118sqm) results in a lack of usable private amenity space and in-curtilage parking, creating a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate backland developments that are contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The application failed to provide necessary details for surface water management and SuDS, violating Policy IU 19 of the Louth County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CS 1CS 2CS 3CS 5NGB 6Section 13.9.9Section 13.19.14Section 13.16.17Table 13.13IU 13IU 19HOU 15HOU 17HOU 18HOU 19HOU 20HOU 21HOU 22HOU 23HOU 24HOU 25HOU 30HOU 32Section 13.20.4Zoning A1 Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
Frank Lynch sought permission for a two-storey townhouse in the rear garden of 112 Sliabh Breagh, Ardee, Co. Louth. The site is located in a long-established residential area zoned 'A1 Existing Residential'. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the extremely limited site area (118sqm) could not accommodate sufficient private open space or parking, leading to a substandard living environment. Additionally, the proposal was deemed contrary to development plan policies reg...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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