Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to failure to demonstrate rural housing need, unacceptable visual impact on a sensitive lakeside landscape, and potential adverse effects on a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would result in an unacceptable visual impact on an open, exposed, and elevated site overlooking Derreskil Lough, which is considered an environmentally sensitive location.
- Under the precautionary principle, it cannot be concluded that the development would not have a significant impact on the Lough Oughter & Associated Loughs Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
- The applicants failed to demonstrate that they meet the specific criteria for a rural-generated housing need within a designated 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH01RH08SD01NH1NH6Section 12.13.2RH 02RH 11
Decision Document Summary
Liam and Annemarie Thompson sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Dunaweel, Killeshandra, on an elevated site overlooking Derreskil Lough. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because the applicants did not sufficiently prove a rural housing need for this 'Stronger Rural Area'. Furthermore, the development was deemed to have a substantial negative visual impact on the sensitive landscape and posed a potential contamination risk to the adjacent SA...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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