Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would create an undesirable suburban linear pattern of development and lacks sufficient natural screening to integrate into the rural landscape without causing detrimental visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal represents the creation of an inappropriate suburban linear pattern of development on unserviced rural land, which militates against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The subject site lacks sufficient natural screening and features to successfully integrate the dwelling, resulting in a prominent and detrimental cumulative visual impact in conjunction with existing dwellings.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe sightlines are achievable at the entrance without significant removal of mature roadside hedgerows, potentially creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.7Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.10Section 13.19.14Section 13.16.17Section 13.9.15Section 13.9.16IU16IU17IU18IU19
Decision Document Summary
The application by Emma Tuite for a 175sqm dwelling house and associated services at Simonstown, Togher, Co. Louth, was refused by Louth County Council. While the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need under Policy HOU 41, the planning authority determined that the site is unsuitable due to its lack of natural screening and its contribution to an undesirable suburban-style ribbon development pattern. Furthermore, the proposed vehicular entrance was found to be non-compliant wit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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