Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be unduly prominent and fail to integrate into the rural landscape due to the site's elevated topography and the significant removal of roadside vegetation required to achieve safe access.
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 appropriately into the rural landscape.
- The required removal of a large stretch of roadside hedgerow and trees to provide adequate sightlines would leave the site without natural boundary features, resulting in an obtrusive and exposed development.
- The proposal is contrary to Policy Objectives HOU 42 and HOU 47 of the Louth County Development Plan 2021-2027, which require new dwellings to be appropriately designed and located to protect rural character.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47Section 3.17.4Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.14
Decision Document Summary
Ciara Quigley sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater system at Allardstown, Knockbridge, Dundalk, located within Rural Policy Zone 2. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the application was refused because the dwelling would be visually prominent on an elevated, undulating site. Furthermore, the necessary removal of extensive roadside vegetation to provide safe access would further expose the development, conflicting with County Dev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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