Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate safe road access and sightlines, failed to integrate into the landscape due to inappropriate siting and ground level changes, and provided insufficient evidence to satisfy rural housing need criteria.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed access onto the L-1170-0 lacks sufficient forward visibility and safe stopping distances, posing a significant risk to road safety.
- The proposed siting and raising of ground levels fail to utilize natural site contours, resulting in a dwelling that appears prominent and incongruous within the rural landscape.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to conclusively demonstrate compliance with the 18-year residency requirement for rural housing in an 'Area under strong urban influence'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HOU 41Section 3.17.4HOU 42HOU 46HOU 47Section 13.9.4Section 13.9.5Section 13.9.6Section 13.9.8Section 13.9.9Table 13.13
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 155sq.m single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Allardstown, Knockbridge, Co. Louth, located within a Rural Policy Zone 2 (Area under strong urban influence). The Planning Authority determined that the development was unacceptable in its current form due to critical road safety concerns regarding sightlines on a narrow, winding road. Additionally, the proposed design and elevated floor levels were deemed to conflict with landscape integratio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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