Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area' and a site layout that fails to integrate with the established rural landscape and field boundaries.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific criteria for a new dwelling within a 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed site layout, including the building alignment and sweeping driveway, does not respect established field patterns and fails to visually integrate into the rural landscape.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to non-compliance with rural housing and design objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.13.2Objective RH 01Objective RH 02Objective RH 11Objective RH 09Objective SD 01Appendix 22 (Rural Design Guidelines)
Decision Document Summary
Gerard Thompson & Nicole McEnroe sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling and garage at Dunawell, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan. The site is located in a 'Stronger Rural Area' approximately 125 metres from Derreskil Lough SAC. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not sufficiently prove a rural-generated housing need in accordance with the Development Plan. Furthermore, the planner determined that the site layout, specifically the driveway and boundary treatme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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