Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would adversely impact an identified scenic route and the scenic quality of Lough Egish, while the house design and landscaping were deemed non-compliant with rural housing standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would disrupt and adversely affect views from an identified scenic route and the scenic quality of Lough Egish, contrary to Policies SRP 1 and SRP 2 of the County Development Plan.
- The atypical house design and site layout do not acceptably comply with the rural housing design guidelines and standards set out in Policy RHP 1 and Table 15.4.
- The application failed to provide a comprehensive landscaping plan commensurate with the scale of the development, as required by Policy LCP 1.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 2.8.1Policy RHP 5Section 15.16Section 15.17.2Section 15.27Policy SRP 1Policy SRP 2Policy HLP 14Policy RHP 1Table 15.4Policy LCP 1
Decision Document Summary
Brian and Claire Keenan applied for permission to construct a new dwelling house, site entrance, and wastewater treatment plant at Lurgangreen, Loughmourne, Castleblayney. The site is located adjacent to Lough Egish, a Proposed National Heritage Area, and is visible from an identified scenic route. Monaghan County Council refused the application because the development would interrupt scenic views of the lake and conflict with landscape protection policies. Furthermore, the planning authority de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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