Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an inappropriate suburban pattern of development in a rural area and fail to integrate into the landscape due to a lack of natural screening, thereby eroding the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the extension and exacerbation of an undesirable suburban linear pattern of development on unserviced rural land, contrary to Policy Objective HOU 42.
- The subject site lacks sufficient natural screening and features to successfully absorb a new dwelling, leading to a detrimental cumulative visual impact on the rural landscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in an area already under significant development pressure and identified as being under strong urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Lisa McGahon sought outline permission for a dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and new vehicular entrance at Galroostown, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, located within Rural Policy Zone 2. The Planning Authority refused the application because the site is situated in an area with an existing high density of one-off housing and an inappropriate suburban development pattern. It was determined that the proposal would further erode the rural character of the area and, due to the site being cut ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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