2460408

permission to construct a part one-and-a-half-story, part two-story dwelling house, detached single-story garage with two bay carport, new entrance gates and piers, installation of wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter with all ancillary & associated site works. Significant Further Information received relates to Amended Site Layout Plan including revised site boundary and amended dwelling design.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its location in a 'Category 2' rural area and outstanding technical concerns regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application site is situated within a 'Category 2 – Remaining Rural Area', which is subject to specific rural housing controls and siting criteria under the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025.
  • The Environmental Health Officer (EHO) identified deficiencies in the submission, specifically requesting additional information regarding the wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter that was not resolved prior to the decision.
  • The Planning Authority determined that the proposal, comprising a substantial dwelling and ancillary works on a greenfield site, did not meet the necessary requirements for permission, resulting in a refusal under File Ref: 2460408.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025Category 2 – Remaining Rural Area

Decision Document Summary

Barry & Ellen McMeel sought permission for the construction of a part one-and-a-half-story and part two-story dwelling house, a detached garage with a carport, and a wastewater treatment system on a 1.320ha greenfield site at Derrynasell East, Scotstown, Co. Monaghan. The site is located in a 'Category 2 – Remaining Rural Area' and is positioned above the road level with defined boundaries to the west. While the Municipal District office expressed no objection, the Environmental Health Officer r...
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