Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its failure to integrate into a sensitive landscape (Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity) and public safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed siting and substantial internal access road would result in a haphazard and disorderly form of development that fails to effectively assimilate into the sensitive Class 3 Special Landscape.
- The proposed site entrance is deemed unsatisfactory due to restricted sightlines and the absence of technical justification for reduced visibility, contravening safety standards.
- Required roadside works to achieve necessary sightlines involve lands not demonstrated to be under the applicant's control, posing a significant traffic hazard and risk to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective RH 2Policy Objective RH 4Policy Objective RH 9Policy Objective LCM 2Policy Objective LCM 3Policy Objective NNR2DM Standard 8DM Standard 28DM Standard 46
Decision Document Summary
Michael Keady sought permission for a 212.14 sqm dwelling house and on-site sewage treatment system at An Lochán Beag, a rural area designated with Class 3 Special Landscape Sensitivity. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds. Firstly, the development's configuration, including a long internal access road, was considered haphazard and detrimental to the sensitive coastal landscape. Secondly, the proposed entran...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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