Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its contribution to ribbon development, the resulting erosion of rural character, and insufficient technical evidence regarding wastewater treatment and environmental impact assessments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate ribbon development and result in an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape, contrary to Policy HOU 42 and Section 13.9.4 of the County Development Plan.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that ground conditions are adequate for the proposed wastewater treatment system, posing a risk of environmental pollution and public health hazards.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not have a significant effect on European Sites in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41HOU 42HOU 45HOU 46HOU 47IU 16IU 17IU 18IU 19HGB 40Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5
Decision Document Summary
Kieran Lenehan sought outline permission for a one-off dwelling at Slieveboy, Dunleer, Co. Louth, located in Rural Policy Zone 2. Although the applicant successfully demonstrated a local housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application on five grounds. Primarily, the site is located in an area under significant pressure for rural housing, and the addition of a fifth dwelling along this road frontage would exacerbate ribbon development and erode the rural character of the landscape. F...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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