Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in an open, exposed landscape lacking natural or built-up screening, which would result in a visually obstructive feature that fails to integrate into the rural setting.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is situated in an open and exposed area that lacks the necessary natural or built-up screening required to successfully absorb a new dwelling into the landscape.
- The proposed two-storey house would dominate the landscape rather than 'nestling' into the site, failing to integrate with the existing traditional pattern of development as required by Section 33.4.
- The development would have a significant negative visual impact on the character of the area and is therefore contrary to Policy P-LCP-1 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SP-S-9SP-S-11P-LCP-1P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-4P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-WWT-5Section 5.5Section 23.2.2Section 24.1.1Section 26.4.1Section 30.2.6Section 33.4Section 33.4.2Section 33.4.3Section 33.9.5
Decision Document Summary
The application sought planning permission for a detached two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system at Attichree, Co. Sligo. While the principle of rural housing was considered acceptable under policy SP-S-9, the specific site was found to be excessively exposed and lacking in screening vegetation. The Planning Authority refused permission because the development would form a visually obstructive feature that fails to integrate into the rural setting, thereby ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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