Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to inappropriate site selection within a mature woodland near protected structures, failure to integrate with the rural landscape, and insufficient technical information regarding wastewater management and tree removal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents poor site selection and design that fails to integrate with the physical surroundings, specifically within a mature woodland area near the protected structures of Duckett's Grove.
- The proposal would necessitate the significant removal of trees within an established woodland, materially contravening Policy LA. P10 which seeks to preserve local landscape character and features.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed on-site wastewater treatment and surface water drainage systems are suitable, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH. P6Policy RD. P1Chapter 13Policy LA. P10Policy RH1Table 3.5Policy RH. P4Section 3.16.2Policy WS. P6Section 13.4.8
Decision Document Summary
Nigel Kinsella sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and associated services at Russelstown, Palatine, Co. Carlow, on a 0.440 ha site located within a mature woodland area near the historic Duckett's Grove. Carlow County Council refused the application because the design and location failed to respect the rural character and heritage of the area, necessitated excessive tree removal in contravention of landscape protection policies, and lacked sufficient technical evidence regarding the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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