Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is situated in a backland location on an elevated site, which would result in piecemeal and disorderly development that negatively impacts the visual and residential amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The backland location behind existing roadside housing on an elevated site constitutes piecemeal and disorderly development.
- The development would be seriously injurious and detrimental to the residential amenities of existing properties in the vicinity.
- The proposal would adversely impact the visual amenities of the rural landscape and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
SRA 01SRA 02Section 12.13.2.2RHD 01RHD 02Section 12.13.2.3WTR 01WTR 02WTR 04WTR 05Section 12.13.2.6AS 01AS 02AS 03Section 12.13.2.7BT 01BT 02Section 12.13.2.10SD 01RH 01RH 02RH 03RH 04RH 05RH 06RH 07RH 08RH 09Section 12.13.2Section 12.13.2.1
Decision Document Summary
David McConnell sought permission to construct a split-level dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Doocassan, Drung, Co. Cavan, within a designated 'Stronger Rural Area'. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a rural housing need, the Assistant Planner recommended refusal due to the site's elevated nature and backland positioning relative to existing roadside development. The report concludes that the proposal would result in haphazard development, breaking the skyline and injuring ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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