Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and contribute to the cumulative erosion of the rural character in an area under significant pressure for one-off housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the further erosion of the rural character of the landscape in an area already under significant pressure for one-off rural housing.
- The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development along the public road, creating an intrusive encroachment of physical development into the open countryside.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate developments, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 13.20.4
Decision Document Summary
Emma Murphy sought outline planning permission for a dwelling house and a proprietary wastewater treatment system at Lowrath North, outside Louth Village. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area defined as being under strong urban influence. Louth County Council refused the application primarily because the development would exacerbate ribbon development and contribute to the cumulative erosion of the area's rural character. The planning authority concluded that the proposal woul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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