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1. To construct of a 3-bedroom log cabin/modular home type dwelling at the rear of the existing dwelling 2. To connect to existing public sewage service 3. To maintain the existing hedgerow and all ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes over-development of a confined site with an incongruous design that is out of character with the existing dwelling and negatively impacts the residential and visual amenity of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed modular home would result in the over-development of a confined site, representing a disorderly and poorly integrated form of development.
  • The design is considered incongruous and out of character with the existing dwelling, failing to maintain the appearance of a single dwelling unit as required by policy.
  • The development would negatively impact the residential and visual amenities of the area and contravene specific objectives (GFE 03 and GFE 05) of the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SCDO 01PR 01CGS 01GFE 01GFE 02GFE 03GFE 04GFE 0514.5.1 Objective14.5.2 Vision

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission to construct a three-bedroom log cabin/modular home at the rear of an existing dwelling in Pollamore Near, Cavan. The site is located on lands zoned as existing residential and is accessed via a private laneway. Cavan County Council refused the application because the proposal was deemed to be over-development of a restricted site. The planner noted that the lack of separation distance and the uncoordinated design would be overbearing, out of character with the p...
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