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The development will consist of the provision of:1.A new two storey dwelling, detached garage and a new wastewater treatment system.2.Alterations to the existing vehicular entrance to the neighbouring dwelling to provide a shared entrance to serve the existing neighbouring dwelling and the proposed dwelling.3.Landscaping to provide for the ecological enhancement of the residual lands through the designed rewilding of a variety of habitats and to promote the recolonisation of the lands by native flora and fauna. Together with all associated site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused as it constitutes inappropriate backland development that erodes rural character, exceeds the sustainable development capacity of the landholding, and fails to demonstrate safe wastewater disposal in a highly vulnerable area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is considered inappropriate backland development that lacks visual integration and would set a harmful precedent, further eroding the rural character of an area under strong urban influence.
  • The proposal conflicts with policy HOU 46 due to the substantial number of dwellings already granted on the original landholding, representing an overdevelopment of the site.
  • The applicant failed to prove that the wastewater treatment system would not prejudice public health or negatively impact the conservation objectives of the North West Irish Sea SPA.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HOU 41HOU 38HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47HOU 40HOU 42Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.7Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.10IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19NGB 6NGB 50NGB 3

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Daniel Reilly, proposed a two-storey dwelling and associated works at Kiltallaght, Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, on a site situated behind an existing family home. Louth County Council refused permission primarily because the project was classified as inappropriate backland development that would fragment agricultural lands and erode the area's rural character. Additionally, the authority noted a history of excessive development on the landholding and determined that the applicant had ...
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