Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate the existing high density and suburban pattern of one-off housing in a rural area, leading to the further erosion of rural character and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The rural area has already been significantly eroded by a proliferation of single dwellings of varying character, and the landscape lacks the capacity to absorb further development.
- Granting permission would exacerbate the suburban pattern of development on un-serviced land and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in the vicinity.
- The cumulative visual impact of the proposal in conjunction with existing high-density housing would be detrimental to the open and exposed landscape, directly contravening Policy Objective HOU 42.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective HOU 42Policy Objective HOU 41Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 3.17.7Policy Objective IU 18Policy Objective IU 16Policy Objective IU 19Policy Objective ENV 39Policy Objective NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Sullivan sought planning permission for a 4-bedroom single-storey dwelling and detached garage at Killineer, Drogheda, Co. Louth, within Rural Policy Zone 2. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need under Policy HOU 41, the Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the site is located in an area already under severe development pressure with an excessive density of one-off houses. The inspector concluded that the proposal would exacerbate a sub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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