Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an unsustainable suburban pattern of development in an open and exposed rural landscape, leading to the erosion of rural character and setting an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents an unacceptable extension and exacerbation of a suburban pattern of development on unserviced land in a rural area under strong urban influence.
- Due to the open and exposed nature of the site and lack of natural features, the dwelling would be unduly prominent and fail to integrate into the landscape, resulting in a detrimental cumulative visual impact.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further intrusive encroachment of physical development in the rural area, contrary to Policy Objective HOU 42 and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47NGB 6IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.7Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.9Section 13.9.10
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Sullivan sought planning permission for a split-level dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Killineer, Drogheda, Co. Louth. The site is located within Rural Policy Zone 2, an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' characterized by a high density of existing one-off housing. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with local housing need criteria (HOU 41), the application was refused because the proposal would further extend an unsustainable suburban pattern of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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