Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents the over-development of a rural area through the exacerbation of a suburban pattern of development, coupled with inadequate site screening and excessive hedgerow removal required for safe access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an undesirable suburban pattern of development on unserviced rural land, militating against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The subject site lacks sufficient natural features and screening to successfully integrate the dwelling into the landscape without eroding the rural character and visual amenities of the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that necessary sightlines are achievable without the excessive removal of approximately 50 metres of mature roadside hedgerow, which would create a traffic hazard and contravene policy regarding boundary preservation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Wayne Campbell sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Castlelumney, Tinure, Co. Louth, located within Rural Policy Zone 2. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with local housing need criteria, the Planning Authority refused the application. The primary grounds for refusal were that the proposal would intensify a suburban development pattern along a private laneway, lacked adequate natural screening to absorb the structure into the la...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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