Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need and inappropriate architectural design that fails to integrate with the rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a site-specific, rurally generated housing need for the Breany area as required for areas under strong urban influence under policy CPO 4.24.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling design is considered overly complex, particularly the roof profile and front elevation features, and is not reflective of traditional vernacular houses.
- The development would form a visually obtrusive feature that fails to respect or integrate with the character of the surrounding rural landscape, contravening the County Development Plan's design guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.27CPO 4.44Section 16.4.5.7DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.9Annex 7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and detached garage at Breany, Ardagh, Co. Longford, situated in a rural area defined as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not establish a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area, noting they already own a dwelling approximately 12km away. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the architectural design was too complex a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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