Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an encroachment into the open countryside that would blur the distinction between the settlement of Philipstown and the rural area, while failing to integrate visually and presenting public health risks due to inadequate wastewater treatment details.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an encroachment into the open countryside, blurring the distinction between the settlement limit of Philipstown and the surrounding rural area, contrary to Policy Objective HOU 38.
- Due to the open and exposed nature of the site and the significant removal of roadside hedgerow required for visibility, the dwelling would fail to integrate into the landscape and would appear unduly prominent.
- The submitted Site Characterisation Report fails to comply with EPA standards regarding the high-water table and percolation area sizing, posing a threat to groundwater quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey 4-bedroom dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ardlaraghan, Dunleer, Co. Louth, located within Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area Under Strong Urban Influence). Although the applicants were found to meet the local housing need criteria, the proposal was refused primarily because it was considered an encroachment into the open countryside that would erode the distinction between the settlement of Philipstown and the rural land...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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