Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-storey dwelling is located in an open, exposed landscape along a scenic route and constitutes backland development that is out of character with the area and would result in a significant adverse visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-storey development lacks natural or built-up screening in an open, exposed site, preventing it from successfully integrating into its setting and resulting in a significant visual impact on the landscape.
- The location of the dwelling approximately 140m from the public road to the rear of the established building line constitutes backland development that is out of character with the area's existing pattern of development.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for haphazard and unsustainable development that contravenes specific County Development Plan policies regarding rural housing siting and landscape protection.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 5.5SP-S-12Section 26.4.1P-RHOU-1P-RHOU-2P-LCP-1P-LCP-2P-LCP-3Section 24.1.1P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3Section 30.2.6P-WWT-5Section 33.9.5Section 33.4Section 33.4.2Section 33.4.3Table 33.5Section 23.3
Decision Document Summary
Dara Rouse applied for full planning permission to demolish an existing shed and construct a 302.78 sq.m two-storey dwelling house with an effluent treatment system at Carrowhubbuck North, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. The site is located in a 'remote rural area' on the northern side of a scenic route with expansive seaward views. Sligo County Council refused the application because the proposed dwelling failed to 'nestle' into the site, lacked a required design statement, and was deemed visually intru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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