Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need, inappropriate architectural design that would be visually obtrusive, and non-compliance with current wastewater treatment standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a rurally generated housing need at this location, which is designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' under policy CPO 4.24.
- The proposed dwelling design is considered visually obtrusive and out of keeping with the rural character of the area due to its excessive height, bulk, and mock-Georgian features.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, as the submitted percolation tests were based on superseded 2009 guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 4.8.12CPO 4.24CPO 4.44Annex 7Chapter 16Section 16.4.5.7DMS 16.88DMS 16.89DMS 16.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 305sq.m two-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Lissard, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. The application was refused as the applicants already own a rural dwelling nearby and failed to establish a site-specific need. Additionally, the planning authority deemed the house design to be bulky and non-vernacular, while the technical documentation for wastewater management was fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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