Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development, due to its elevated siting on undulating topography and its inappropriate suburban design and scale, would be unduly prominent in the rural landscape and fail to integrate with the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The elevated nature and undulating topography of the site would result in a dwelling and garage that are unduly prominent and fail to integrate into the rural landscape, contrary to Policy Objective HOU 42.
- The proposed dwelling's substantial scale, massing, and suburban design do not reflect the traditional vernacular style of the area, leading to the erosion of the rural character and intrinsic visual amenity.
- The siting of the dwelling fails to align with the established building line on this stretch of road, resulting in an undesirable precedent for ad hoc development that fails to respect the existing rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47NGB 6IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19Section 3.17.4Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.7Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.10Section 13.19.14Section 13.16.17Section 13.9.15Section 13.9.16
Decision Document Summary
Brigid & Declan McGovern sought planning permission for a 315.25sqm dwelling house, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Crowmartin, Ardee, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an area under strong urban influence. Although the applicants successfully demonstrated a local housing need under Policy Objective HOU 41, the application was refused primarily due to site suitability and design issues. The Planning Authority concluded that the elevated, undulating na...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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