Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the proposed dwelling would be visually intrusive in a sensitive coastal landscape, lacked essential technical reports on coastal erosion and wastewater suitability, and failed to demonstrate no adverse impact on protected European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be unduly prominent in an exposed coastal location with insufficient natural screening, thereby detracting from the visual amenity and rural character of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide a mandatory Coastal Erosion Assessment Report as required by Policy ENV 50, meaning the risk of erosion and its subsequent impact on the development and the coastline could not be ruled out.
- There is insufficient technical information to demonstrate that the site can adequately accommodate a private wastewater treatment system in compliance with EPA standards, posing a risk to public health and the integrity of the Dundalk Bay SAC and SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 42IU 18ENV 50HOU 47HOU 41NGB 6
Decision Document Summary
Michael McCarragher sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Annaloughan, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, a site located within Rural Policy Zone 2 and abutting the coastline. The Planning Authority refused the application on four grounds: the visual impact of the house in a sensitive, exposed coastal landscape; the absence of a mandatory Coastal Erosion Assessment Report; inadequate evidence regarding the suitability of the site for wastewater disposal; and the re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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