Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its prominent visual impact and contribution to ribbon development, potential archaeological risks to a recorded monument, and inadequate information regarding wastewater management and groundwater protection.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be unduly prominent in an exposed rural landscape and would exacerbate ribbon development in an area already characterized by an over-proliferation of one-off houses.
- The absence of an Archaeological Impact Assessment means the potential impact on subsurface remains associated with the adjacent Recorded Monument LH008-081 cannot be determined.
- The application failed to provide sufficient technical data on wastewater treatment and well locations, creating an unacceptable risk to groundwater quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed a 228sqm single-storey dwelling and detached garage on a site in Galtrimsland, Riverstown, Co. Louth. Although the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the site is located in a Rural Policy Zone under strong urban influence and lacks natural screening. Louth County Council refused permission because the development would be visually intrusive, would extend an existing ribbon of five houses, and lacked necessary archaeological and wastewater assessments to ensure th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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