Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a scenic landscape and failure to demonstrate compliance with wastewater treatment standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is situated on an open and exposed site within a scenic landscape, making it visually out of character and detrimental to the area's visual amenities.
- The proposal contravenes Objective RH 08 as it fails to adhere to the Design Guide for Single One-Off Houses regarding site selection, design, and landscaping.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the proposed septic tank and percolation area meet EPA guidelines, representing a contravention of Objective WQG 07.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH 08Design Guide for Single One-Off Houses within Cavan Rural CountrysideObjective WQG 07Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The planning application (Ref: 2560050) by Oisín McLaughlin & Sarah Cunningham for a rural dwelling was refused by Cavan County Council. The primary grounds for refusal include the site's exposed location in a scenic landscape, which would result in a development that is visually intrusive and non-compliant with the county's design guidelines for rural housing. Furthermore, the application lacked sufficient technical information to prove that the proposed wastewater treatment system would functi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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