Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a local housing need for Rural Policy Zone 1, and the proposal represents inappropriate backland development that would exacerbate overdevelopment in a high scenic quality area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need qualifying criteria for Rural Policy Zone 1 as required by Policy Objective HOU 41.
- The proposed dwelling constitutes an intrusive form of piecemeal backland development in an area of high scenic quality already characterized by an excessive proliferation of one-off rural houses.
- The application failed to meet essential technical standards regarding public safety and health, specifically failing to demonstrate required road sightlines and a compliant wastewater treatment system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 47NGB 36Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.9Section 13.16.17Table 13.13Policy IU18Table 3.5
Decision Document Summary
Jean O'Reilly sought permission for a 111sqm single-storey dwelling and the retention of an existing log cabin and septic tank at Coolfore, Monasterboice, Co. Louth. The site is situated in Rural Policy Zone 1, defined as an area under strong urban influence and of significant landscape value. Louth County Council refused the application because the applicant did not establish a genuine rural housing need. Additionally, the planner concluded that the development would exacerbate an existing patt...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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