Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need and did not sufficiently address the visual impact of a dwelling on an elevated, exposed site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence, such as landholding maps, to establish a specific rural-generated housing need as required for this 'Stronger Rural Need' area under the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Due to the site's elevated nature and recent deforestation, the proposed dwelling is considered potentially obtrusive in the rural landscape, necessitating further details on scale and a professional landscaping plan for mitigation.
- The application lacks necessary clarification regarding the closure of existing site entrances, which is required to ensure the development adheres to traffic safety and access management standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 04RH 05RH 06RH 07RH 08Section 12.13.2SRA 01SD 01AS 01
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for a dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.383ha site in Burren, Co. Cavan. The site is an elevated, recently cleared woodland area within a 'Stronger Rural Need' zone. The Planning Authority issued a Further Information request, effectively stalling the grant of permission, due to the applicant's failure to establish a local housing need, concerns over the visual impact of the dwelling on the exposed landscape, and the need fo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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