2460446

The construction of a two storey dwellinghouse with a single storey rear annex, for the construction of a single storey domestic garage, for a new waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter, for a road entrance and for associated siteworks on a site that was previously granted permission under planning reference numbers 19628 and 2190.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development would contribute to the over-proliferation of one-off rural housing in an Area of High Scenic Quality, lacks a permitted access route with safe sightlines, and fails to meet current wastewater treatment standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal would result in visual scarring and an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape of a designated Area of High Scenic Quality, exacerbating the proliferation of one-off dwellings.
  • The proposed access relies on an unauthorized internal road layout and fails to demonstrate that necessary sightlines can be achieved, posing a potential traffic hazard.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice 2021, potentially endangering public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

Lisa McGahon sought permission for a two-storey dwelling and associated works at Brownstown, Monasterboice, Co. Louth, within an Area of High Scenic Quality. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need, the Planning Authority refused the application due to concerns over the suburban layout and the cumulative impact of one-off housing on the rural character. Additionally, the proposed access route was deemed unauthorized, sightlines were unproven, and the wastewater proposals did not me...
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