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Retention Permission for Timber Clad Porta-Cabin structure to northern side of the existing dwelling house for use ancillary to the dwelling house and Retention Permission of Timber Pergola Structure with corrugated polythene sheet roofing to rear of existing dwelling and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development facilitates an unauthorized commercial short-term letting use in a property subject to enforcement, while failing to demonstrate adequate wastewater capacity and surface water management.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The retention of the structures would facilitate the continued unauthorized use of the property as a short-term holiday let, which is currently subject to enforcement action and sets an undesirable precedent.
  • The applicant failed to provide adequate design details for Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), contravening Policy IU 19 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027.
  • It has not been demonstrated that the existing private wastewater treatment system has the capacity to accommodate the increased loading from up to 14 guests, which is contrary to Policy IU 18 and prejudicial to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HOU 3413.9.20IU 1913.19.1413.16.17NGB 6IU 26IU 18Section 6.5.5

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for a timber-clad portacabin and a timber pergola at a dwelling in Corrakitt, Omeath, Co. Louth, situated within an Area of High Scenic Quality and a Rent Pressure Zone. While the applicant described the structures as ancillary to the main dwelling, evidence from site inspections and online booking platforms confirmed the property is operating as an unauthorized short-term holiday let for up to 14 guests. Louth County Council refused permission on the...
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