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planning permission for the erection of a new two-storey dwelling house, a new single storey domestic garage, the installation of a new on-site wastewater treatment system & percolation area, levelling an area to the rear of the property & creating a new site entrance together with all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate site suitability for wastewater treatment and concerns regarding ribbon development in a rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to the Environmental Health Office regarding the suitability of the site for the proposed wastewater treatment system and percolation area.
  • The proposed development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development in a rural area, as it is located immediately adjacent to an existing dwelling.
  • The restricted size of the site (0.23 hectares) and its rising topography raise concerns regarding the sustainable management of site drainage and the visual impact on the rural landscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, a single-storey garage, and a wastewater treatment system on a 0.23-hectare greenfield site in Cabragh, Three Mile House, Co. Monaghan. The application was refused by Monaghan County Council primarily because the applicant did not adequately address the Environmental Health Office's request for further information on wastewater treatment, and because the development would exacerbate ribbon development in a rural location....
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