Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for Rural Policy Zone 1 and the proposed suburban design was deemed incompatible with the character of the Salterstown Architectural Conservation Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design represents an inappropriate suburban architectural response that fails to respect the vernacular characteristics and integrity of the Salterstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
- The applicant failed to clearly demonstrate that she fulfills the qualifying criteria for a rural housing need within Rural Policy Zone 1, which is an area under strong urban influence.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for inappropriate design responses and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Policy Zone 1Policy Objective BHC 35Policy Objective HOU 41Table 3.4Table 3.5Policy Objective HOU 40Policy Objective HOU 46Appendix 11Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Policy NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
Sarah Cahill applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Salterstown, Dunleer, Co. Louth. The site is situated within Rural Policy Zone 1 and on the periphery of the Salterstown Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Louth County Council refused the proposal primarily because the suburban design failed to harmonize with the historic clachan character of the ACA and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a local rura...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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